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Walden (AmazonClassics Edition)

By: Henry David Thoreau
Narrated by: Pete Simonelli
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At Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau reflected on simpler living in the natural world. By removing himself from the distractions of materialism, Thoreau hoped to not only improve his spiritual life but also gain a better understanding of society through solitary introspection.

In Walden, Thoreau condenses his two-year, two-month, two-day stay into a single year, using the four seasons to symbolize human development - a cycle of life shared by both nature and man. A celebration of personal renewal through self-reliance, independence, and simplicity, composed for all of us living in “quiet desperation,” Walden is eternal.

Revised edition: Previously published as Walden, this edition of Walden (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

Public Domain (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Movements Philosophers Philosophy Professionals & Academics World
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I have like most of you heard the inumerable quotes which eminate from this book. From this uncertain basis I decided to listen to the book. Mr. Thoreau comes across as a rather spoiled psudo-intellectual in this tract. His driving concern seems mostly to stand on pillar and criticize the world around him.

His philosophy if it may be called that is a mix of rather adolescent antiestablishmentism and naturalism which is coloured by his rather sheltered and restrictive experience. It is akin to reading a 1800's Reddit post.

Most of his points worth noting are simply rememberences of the masters. His few original point are often betray his ignorance. A prime example of this is when he opines on economics. It is a lazy and ignorant analysis to say the least.

Still, I'd not say to not read this book to the end as the essay on civil disobedience is quite enjoyable and worthy of consideration.

Overated and long winded

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