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Thoreau’s account of living simply in a cabin near Walden Pond
1854Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
In 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a cabin by Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts, and lived there for two years. His book describes the seasons, his simple routine and his ideas about self-reliance. It argues for a more deliberate way of living.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a classic of American nature writing.
What you will get
A cornerstone of American literature on simple living.
Walden; or Life in the Woods Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Simplicity · Nature · Self-reliance
Length
352 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Thoreau and his neighbors, the animals and the pond.
Setting
Walden Pond, Massachusetts.
What makes it different
A nature book that is also a philosophy of daily life.
Feel
Calm, reflective and sometimes sharp.
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