The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail

Book • 1971
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail is a dramatic presentation of Henry David Thoreau's act of civil disobedience when he refused to pay taxes due to the U.S.

involvement in the Mexican War. The play explores Thoreau's philosophy and life, highlighting themes of individuality and rebellion against authority.

It was first published in 1971 during the Vietnam War, serving as a protest against war and societal conformity.

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