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by Henry David Thoreau (Author), J. Lyndon Shanley (Editor), John Updike (Introduction) "I do not propose to write an ode to dejection,* but to brag as lustily as chanticleer* in the morning, standing on his roost, if..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press; 150th Anniversary edition edition (29 Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0691096120
  • ISBN-13: 978-0691096124
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Each [volume] is preceded by a substantive, lively and idiosyncratic essay. . . . Together, the essays are a mini-course in Thoreau and the trends he launched in American thought.
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Originally published in 1854, Walden, or Life in the Woods, is a vivid account of the time that Henry D. Thoreau lived alone in a secluded cabin at Walden Pond. It is one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature.

This new paperback edition--introduced by noted American writer John Updike--celebrates the 150th anniversary of this classic work. Much of Walden's material is derived from Thoreau's journals and contains such engaging pieces as "Reading" and "The Pond in the Winter." Other famous sections involve Thoreau's visits with a Canadian woodcutter and with an Irish family, a trip to Concord, and a description of his bean field. This is the complete and authoritative text of Walden--as close to Thoreau's original intention as all available evidence allows.

For the student and for the general reader, this is the ideal presentation of Thoreau's great document of social criticism and dissent.



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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Jewel, 11 Dec 2003
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This review is from: Walden: Or, Life in the Woods (Dover Thrift) (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.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard work, 22 Oct 2002
By Mr. Andrew C. Patrick "andypatrick" (Loughborough, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walden (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
Not the spiritually ascendant promotion of natural living that some seem to believe, Walden is an account of the time Thoreau lived on his own at Walden Pond. At times introspective yet deep, at other times tedious and slow, the book contains moments wherein the author seems to read aloud from the collective human soul; for these moments, which will strike a chord in anyone, the book is worth a read. However it is a product of it's time, and to people who do not much care how many dollars and cents could have been spent in the 19th century to build a wooden hut in a forest, there is a certain amount of sorting wheat from the chaff. A book for those with patience, and lots of it, but there is a reward there if you dig deep enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a world classic. Great writing. A life-changing read. , 13 Nov 2007
By Allie Jones "Ali" (Salt Lake City, UT, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Walden (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
This is a book to be pondered, to be read slowly, a book worth the effort to read in order to understand what Thoreau is saying, and to see the application to him- or herself, now, today. As happens with great writing, the reader is changed by this book. Even in reading the first few pages, the reader has a profound experience. Multiply that by reading Walden in entirety and the reader emerges a different person. However, the reader must be willing to enter into Thoreau's world and his experience. Readers who find such writing tedious are, one suspects, too used to reading fast-paced novels. For those with an interest in history, philosophy, the human condition, truth in reality, and simply in having an educated mind, there is no greater work. Walden is truly a world classic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars How to live simply
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,... Read more
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant!
One of the best books I have ever studied. Hidden gems await inside for anyone who reads this classic. Read more
Published on 26 May 2006 by Mr. S. Dunne

5.0 out of 5 stars Obsession with Beans
As an addendum to the earlier reviews posted here I'd like to suggest that the obsession thoreau has with the price of beans is, like the cetology chapters in Moby Dick, or the... Read more
Published on 11 Jul 2005 by M S Bacon

4.0 out of 5 stars a different brand of spirituality
although reading about potatos and bean fields is less than thrilling,Thoreau's simple and impactful words strike a chord and directly address the side of us that so easily... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars a different brand of spirituality
although reading of bean fields and potatos is less than thrilling, Walden is a literary masterpiece. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars obviously not a thriller
this book is very similar to something dickens might have written.it has a serious tone that becomes a monotonous drone when it describes something and can be quite flavorless at... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and owning great meaning, a must read
Walden, just the name brings immediate thoughts and images. A wonderful read which makes you think, and reaffirms the important things in life. Read more
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