The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail (Hardcover)

from Unreachableshelf

More or less what one would expect from the authors of Inherit the Wind. The play is of course a study of civil disobedience, but also worthwhile for the presentation of Thoreau as a character. He is always resolute, and yet while never yielding he still manages to grow.

from joririchardson

A very thoughtful, cleverly written play. I found the numerous elements of philosophy very well done. Besides being philosophical, this book also combines conflictual theories and references to Politics, Psychology, Transcendentalism, and Religion. Lawrence examines with a critical eye the govern...

from BenKline

A very engaging and interesting play highlighting Thoreau's life and primarily his manifestation from hermit at Walden Pond into full-blown civic man, helping to define his philosophy and ideas on/in 'Civil Disobedience'. A great look at a great man.

from Marse

A play very much of its time (came out in 1970). I'm ashamed to confess that I have never read anything by Thoreau or Emerson and that "transcendentalism" is just a long word to me. So it was enlightening to read this play and learn, not only about the thoughts of both Thoreau and Emerson, but a ...

from whitewavedarling

This was an interesting read, and I'd say that the play is benefits from being both read AND seen--not simply one or the other, since I think the two experiences will compliment one another and strengthen the piece with readers/audience. And I enjoyed it for the most part--at times the characters...