Walden by Henry David Thoreau
This work is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, inspired by the author's two-year experience of living in a cabin near a woodland pond. Filled with philosophical insights, observations on nature, and declarations of independence from societal expectations, the book is a critique of the complexities of modern civilization and a call to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of the natural world. It explores themes such as self-reliance, solitude, and the individual's relationship with nature.
The 73rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1854
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-350
- Words
- 114,000
- Original Language
- English
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