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Discover the thought-provoking graphic novel that resonates with today's ecological and climate emergency: Thoreau and Me. Follow the journey of Cédric, a Parisian painter grappling with the weight of eco-anxiety and life decisions. This compelling narrative features a unique interplay between Cédric and the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, the esteemed writer and environmentalist known for his seminal work, Walden. Through their engaging Socratic dialogue, Cédric confronts the parallels between the oppressive commercialism of the 19th century and today's relentless, tech-driven consumerism. Gain insights into how society's obsession with economic growth undermines our connection to the natural world and depletes our planet's resources. As Cédric contemplates a self-sufficient life in a cabin in the woods, readers are invited to reflect on their own relationship with nature and the climate crisis. Thoreau and Me artfully blends humor, philosophy, and fiction to inspire a deeper understanding of eco-anxiety and the urgent need for environmental stewardship. Perfect for fans of graphic novels that foster meaningful discussions on sustainability, Thoreau and Me is a must-read for anyone passionate about the climate movement and seeking a path toward a more harmonious existence with the earth. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781910593837, Year: 2020, Publisher: Self Made Hero, Pages: 128.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781910593837
Year: 2020
Publisher: Self Made Hero
Pages: 128
Description:
Some heavy reading on the ecological and climate emergency leads CĂ©dric, a forty-something painter living in Paris, to question his life choices. In a state of vulnerability, racked with eco-anxiety, he is contacted by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau: writer, environmentalist and the author of Walden.
Two centuries separate CĂ©dric from the author who, depressed by the narrow materialism of industrialised America, retreated to a single-room cabin in the woods by Walden Pond. But as their Socratic dialogue continues, CĂ©dric notices striking parallels between the suffocating commercialism of mid-19th-century America and the unsustainable, alienating, tech-driven consumerism of today. Both societies are shaped by a single priority - economic growth - that not only squanders the earth's resources but separates human beings from nature. Inspired by Thoreau's return to nature, CĂ©dric begins dreaming of his own retreat from urban life: his own self-sufficient cabin in the woods.
In Thoreau and Me, CĂ©dric Taling explores the causes and consequences of today's climate emergency. Blending humour, philosophy and fiction, Taling asks how, at a time of unprecedented ecological and climate breakdown, we can learn to live with and respond to eco-anxiety.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781910593837
Year: 2020
Publisher: Self Made Hero
Pages: 128
Description:
Some heavy reading on the ecological and climate emergency leads CĂ©dric, a forty-something painter living in Paris, to question his life choices. In a state of vulnerability, racked with eco-anxiety, he is contacted by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau: writer, environmentalist and the author of Walden.
Two centuries separate CĂ©dric from the author who, depressed by the narrow materialism of industrialised America, retreated to a single-room cabin in the woods by Walden Pond. But as their Socratic dialogue continues, CĂ©dric notices striking parallels between the suffocating commercialism of mid-19th-century America and the unsustainable, alienating, tech-driven consumerism of today. Both societies are shaped by a single priority - economic growth - that not only squanders the earth's resources but separates human beings from nature. Inspired by Thoreau's return to nature, CĂ©dric begins dreaming of his own retreat from urban life: his own self-sufficient cabin in the woods.
In Thoreau and Me, CĂ©dric Taling explores the causes and consequences of today's climate emergency. Blending humour, philosophy and fiction, Taling asks how, at a time of unprecedented ecological and climate breakdown, we can learn to live with and respond to eco-anxiety.