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Walden and Civil Disobedience

Walden and Civil Disobedience

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Our take on the Walden and Civil Disobedience

This Penguin Classics paperback pairs Henry David Thoreau's Walden, his account of two years living simply at Walden Pond, with the essay Civil Disobedience. The edition dates to January 1984 and is printed in English. At $1.48 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026, it is a very cheap way to own both texts; four stores list it new.

Best forReaders new to ThoreauStudents assigned Walden or Civil DisobediencePhilosophy and nature-writing fansShoppers who want a low-cost classic
Pros
  • Two essential Thoreau texts in one volume
  • Penguin Classics edition with established text
  • Paperback is light and easy to carry
  • Very low entry price for a classic
  • Widely used in classrooms
Cons
  • 1984 edition, so notes and introduction are dated
  • Small type in some Penguin printings
  • No modern scholarly apparatus
  • Used copies may show heavy wear

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Walden and Civil Disobedience price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1.48 on Nov 7 at alibris. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers value having Walden and Civil Disobedience together in an affordable Penguin edition. Many find the prose slow at first but rewarding, and the essay is often cited as an influence on later civil-rights thinkers.

What people mention
  • Prose styleMixedSome readers find Thoreau's long nature passages slow, while others call them the heart of the book.
  • Civil DisobediencePraisedReaders often single out the essay as the most direct and still-relevant part of the volume.
  • Edition notesCriticisedThe 1984 introduction and notes are described as dated by some readers.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers like getting both texts in one inexpensive paperback.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Release Year
1984Source
Language
English, Spanish, German, FrenchSource
Publisher
Penguin ClassicsSource

Questions and answers

Does this book include both Walden and Civil Disobedience?
Yes. This Penguin Classics volume contains Walden and the essay Civil Disobedience.
Is this a modern edition?
It is a 1984 Penguin Classics paperback, so its introduction and notes reflect scholarship of that time.
What language is it in?
The book is in English. The listed Spanish, German and French languages refer to other editions, not this one.
Is it good for students?
Yes. It is a standard, low-cost classroom text for both works, though teachers may prefer an edition with newer notes.
When is the price lowest?
At $1.48 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026, it is already near the bottom of the used-classics market; prices this low usually come from individual sellers.
Where is the Walden and Civil Disobedience cheapest?
At alibris, for $1.48, 85% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Walden and Civil Disobedience?
4 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Release Date
1984-01Source