The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail Play Drama Paperback Book Jerome Lawrence 1973

"If the law is of such a nature that it requires you to be an agent of injustice to another, then I say, break the law." 

So wrote the young Henry David Thoreau in 1849. 

Three years earlier, Thoreau had put his belief into action and refused to pay taxes because of the United States government's involvement in the Mexican War, which Thoreau firmly believed was unjust. 

For his daring and unprecedented act of protest, he was thrown in jail. 

The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail is a celebrated dramatic presentation of this famous act of civil disobedience and its consequences. Its poignant, lively, and accessible scenes offer a compelling exploration of Thoreau's philosophy and life.

Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some crease marks on front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover edges. The spine has some issues (see photo #3). Staining on the front and back cover. Writing on the front cover. Cover creasing. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.

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