Walden - Softcover

Thoreau, Henry David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619493918 ISBN 13: 9781619493919

Publisher: Empire Books, 2012

Synopsis

In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into a cabin by Walden Pond. With the intention of immersing himself in nature and distancing himself from the distractions of social life, Thoreau sustained his retreat for just over two years. More popular than ever, “Walden” is a paean to the virtues of simplicity and self-sufficiency.

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Review:

In 1845 Henry David Thoreau left the town and headed to the countryside. There, beside the lake of Walden, he built himself a simple log cabin and returned to nature. In this perceptive and sometimes moving narration, we hear Thoreau's deeply personal reaction against the commercialism and materialism of mid-nineteenth century America. A warning from the past which is more than valid today. 'If a man does not keep pace with his Companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.' Let's hope so, and that there are more Thoreau's out there today. If not, then this audiobook may go some way to inspiring them --Bukowski on Bukowski zine

Book Description:

One of America’s most iconic literary masterworks, this edition marks the 200th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau’s birth

About this edition

• Publisher: Empire Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1619493918
• ISBN 13: 9781619493919
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 262