One of the great books of American letters and a masterpiece of reflective philosophizing. Accounts of Thoreau's daily life on the shores of Walden Pond outside Concord, Massachusetts, are interwoven with musings on the virtues of self-reliance and individual freedom, on society, government, and other topics.
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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had not read this growing up but wish I had. This is such a wonderful book. There are not many pictures in here - just a hand drawn map in one part of the book. Its excerpts from Thoreau's journal over the two year period when he lived on Walden's pond. He did not live like a recluse (he went in to Concord almost every day) so its not a book about living alone per se. Its more about reflecting on life, considering why one "is" and recognizing the beauty and mystery of nature around us every day, everywhere. Thoreau talks of regular daily things too like what it costs him to farm, or having cider, or building a chimney. The writing style is conversational, open, honest. He doesn't try to get tricky with words, he just tells it like he sees it. It's so beautiful. For anyone (like me) who indeed sees nature as their "religion" or sees the Great Spirit in every leaf, tree and bug, this book will be adored. So many wonderful messages, thoughts, woven throughout this book. Its an incredible work.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Read it when you are eighteen, and it will fire your imagination with the possibility of excellence.
Read it again at thirty-five, and it will break your heart.
Read it at fifty, and it will bring you to peace.
Don't overlook its less famous predecessor, A WEEK ON THE CONCORD AND MERRIMACK RIVERS (the book he actually wrote while living at the pond). The seeds of what make WALDEN great are to be found there.
Read it again at thirty-five, and it will break your heart.
Read it at fifty, and it will bring you to peace.
Don't overlook its less famous predecessor, A WEEK ON THE CONCORD AND MERRIMACK RIVERS (the book he actually wrote while living at the pond). The seeds of what make WALDEN great are to be found there.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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At the age of 50, I, like many adults struggled with the meaning of what I had been doing for the past 50 years. Most of it spent in pursuit of my generation thought of as the "American" dream. Thoreau, in the classic work, answers many of those questions. Less is actually more. No review can do justice to this work; it must be read, and preferably in some wilderness location, away from the bustle of "city life". ENJOY!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Genius
The man was a genius. He turned everyday events into a great read. Would love to replicate his environment. Not enought people today read such works.
Published 1 month ago by Simko
One of the Best Ever
This is one of the best books I've ever read, and it is definitely one that has influenced me in many different ways. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ohioan
A Classic to Reread
I did not purchase this classic for myself. It was a gift for a friend.
I reread it every spring for obvious reasons. Every time I read it, I
get new insights.
I reread it every spring for obvious reasons. Every time I read it, I
get new insights.
Published 12 months ago by Myra J. Linden
The Best Book Ever Written
Walden has been a way of life for me since I first read it at about age twelve. I highly recommend multiple readings of this book as it can be hard to follow at times, slow at... Read more
Published 15 months ago by S. Portelance
Very Hard to Read - Poorly organized
This book is very hard to read as publisher has put in very small fonts and squeezed way too much text into pages. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Vlad
A Matter of Taste
I prefer to lead a life of quiet desperation, in a city, surrounded by people who enjoy making money, and who pay taxes to support unjust wars.
Published 23 months ago by Charles Weinstein
Easy to do on someone else's dime.
His buddy, Emerson, owned the land around Walden... the land where, without having to worry about paying rent, mortgage, lease, or any other "bothersome peculiarities of the modern... Read more
Published on March 28, 2010 by Chris Lougheed
Thoreau is my Homeboy
Walden changed my look on life, it changed the way i live my life.
Thoreau is my homeboy.
The text is dense and rich, take your time digesting it and enjoy it.
Thoreau is my homeboy.
The text is dense and rich, take your time digesting it and enjoy it.
Published on March 17, 2010 by Karly F. Hansen
Great Price, Excelllent Condition, Arrived very Fast
This book arrived in a matter of approx 2-3 days although I did not ask for express shipping. The condition of the book is excellent.. and the price outstanding...
Published on February 24, 2010 by Mom/of/2Byz
Walden:Or, Life in the Woods
Am enjoying the book immensely. Haven't been able to compare it with a newer translation yet. It is as if he were writing it as an answer to every mans plea. Read more
Published on November 8, 2009 by G. Blake
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