Walden

Henry David Thoreau

Apr 2016 · Author's Republic · Narrated by Nick Bulka

About this audiobook

Walden (first published as Walden; or, Life in the Woods) is an American book written by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and manual for self-reliance. First published in 1854, it 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 book compresses the time into a single calendar year and uses passages of four seasons to symbolize human development.

Ratings and reviews

Walden; or, Life in the Woods" is a timeless meditation on the human experience and our connection to the natural world. Thoreau's eloquent prose and profound insights continue to resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Thoreau's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, keen powers of observation, and philosophical depth. He encourages readers to question the conventions of society and to seek a more authentic and purposeful way of life.

"Walden" has had a lasting impact on literature, philosophy, and environmental thought. It has inspired generations of readers to reconsider their relationship to nature, to question the pursuit of material wealth, and to embrace the value of simplicity and self-discovery.