Walden

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. Walden by Henry David Thoreau is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 280 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

Walden was written by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau and is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings.

This book details Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years, two months, and two days in a cabin he built near Walden Pond, amidst woodland owned by his friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson, near Concord, Massachusetts.

The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and manual for self-reliance.

Book details

• Author: Henry David Thoreau
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 280
• ISBN: 9789350330777
• Published: 2013-09-01
• Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
• Category: Fiction

Frequently asked questions

Is Walden available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of Walden.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Walden?

Walden is written by Henry David Thoreau.

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