Walden; or, Life in the Woods, and: On the Duty of Civil DIsobedience

by Henry David Thoreau

Overview

In Walden, Henry David Thoreau recounts his experiment in simple living at Walden Pond, reflecting on nature's beauty, solitude and self-reliance.

Through poignant prose, he explores the essence of existence, urging readers to embrace a life of purpose, mindfulness, and connection with the natural world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798869194930
Publisher:	Natal Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	02/16/2024
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Massachusetts native Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was a leading member of the American Transcendentalist movement, whose faith in nature was tested while Thoreau lived in a homemade hut at Walden Pond between 1845 and 1847. While there, Thoreau worked on the two books published in his lifetime: Walden and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. The Maine Woods, Cape Cod, Excursions, and other works were published posthumously.

Date of Birth:

July 12, 1817

Date of Death:

May 6, 1862

Place of Birth:

Concord, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Concord, Massachusetts

Education:

Concord Academy, 1828-33); Harvard University, 1837