The Greatest Books of All Time Set in Walden Pond

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
108 Walden Henry David Thoreau 1854 American English
4262 Essays of Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau 1862 American English
15820 Walden & Civil Disobedience Henry David Thoreau 1854 American English
17091 The Portable Thoreau Henry David Thoreau 1947 American English