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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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68 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I find it hard to believe that the above reviewers are talking about the same book. This book is one of my personal treasures. Thoreau seems to embody the intelligence and wit of a great thinker with a childlike enthusiasm and excitement about the beauty of the natural world. When you combine that with his desire to live life and his respect for even the most humble of his fellow men you are in for some profound literature. This is not a book to be scan read or rushed through. Savour it, I don't see how you could be disappointed.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best books I have ever studied. Hidden gems await inside for anyone who reads this classic. If literature can be seen as a medium to express our thoughts in the deepest yet most lucid ways, then Walden must be in the top quartile of the best of them.
And all of this for a couple of quid? Buy it!
And all of this for a couple of quid? Buy it!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Walden is a masterpiece by Thoreau, about his years living in a cabin by a lake. He explains the advantages of a vegetarian way of life, saving money otherwise spent on meat, coffee and tobacco. It is the perfect book to take with you for that quiet retreat. I read it on Bardsey Island, living in a simple cottage in peace and tranquillity, and it has inspired me to simplify my life!Walden: Or, Life in the Woods (Dover Thrift)
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Flimsy
A great book like this ought to be better bound. More like a magazine. Admittedly not a bank breaker, but save your money for a good second hand one.
Published 1 month ago by Trailertrash Walden
Beautiful account of a simple life.
If I could only recommend one book to somebody, it would be this. A beautifully written account of 'Life in the Woods', and subsequent musings on a myriad of topics. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Outis
Heavy but contains some nuggets
The author writes in the ornate style of the times and often the message needs excavating. Possibly an interesting exploration of the author's psychology; his views on thrift are... Read more
Published 18 months ago by B J M
Philosophy, not a record or instruction manual
Walden was not what I was expecting in one way, in that it isn't a very complete record of how Thoreau actually lived. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Jeff Tupholme
real life
Few if any other books have impressed and influenced me as this one has. It is not a 'nature' book, although his observations of life in the woods are wonderful, but rather a... Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Klaatu
Boring
I know its an old book, but its filled with boring waffle most of the time. Some interesting insights as to his growing awareness of his evironment and his link with nature.
Published on 11 May 2010 by Amy Robinson
Couldn't get into it
Walden is a very heavy read. I must confess I couldn't get past the first few chapters. The writing style was just too inaccessible, which is a shame, because once you get passed... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Onewithall
Great Serene Reading
Amazed at how inexpensive this book was. Very easy to purchase, and it arrived in just a few days. I have finished it already. Perfect transaction. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Ms. S. Kruskol
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