Walden, Version 2

Walden, Version 2

by Henry David Thoreau

Walden is an extended meditation on simple living in natural surroundings. It is also a reflection on the meaning of life, the nature of society, and the role of the individual. Thoreau's experiences at Walden Pond taught him the importance of self-reliance, the value of simplicity, and the power of nature to heal and inspire.

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Henry David Thoreau

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Thoreau's careful observations and devastating conclusions have rippled into time, becoming stronger as the weaknesses Thoreau noted have become more pronounced. Events that seem to be completely unre...

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