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""Walden" is a remarkable work by American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau. First published in 1854, it is also known as Walden; or, Life in the Woods. Thoreau's book is a reflection upon his experience of simple living in natural surroundings. Here are the key points about Walden: The Experiment: Thoreau spent two years and two months living in semi-isolation by Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. He built a small cabin on land owned by his friend Ralph Waldo Emerson and aimed to live deliberately, focusing on essential facts of life. The Book: Walden is a series of essays or meditations. It begins with "Economy," discussing Thoreau's experiment and the construction of his cabin. Later essays include "Reading," "Sounds," "Solitude," "Visitors," "Higher Laws," "Winter Animals," and "Spring." Legacy: Walden extols the benefits of literature but also encourages mindfulness of sounds and sights in one's own life. It remains an influential piece of nature writing and is considered Thoreau's masterwork. Thoreau's description of daily life at Walden Pond, combined with his clear and elegant style, elevates Walden to the status of a literary classic. Support us at https://manifoldmedia.net/donate

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Audiobook: 22 October 2025