Walden by Henry David Thoreau

Walden

Henry David Thoreau with John Updike (Contributor)

377 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

nonfiction classics nature philosophy inspiring reflective slow-paced
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Originally published in 1854, Walden; or, Life in the Woods, is a vivid account of the time that Henry D. Thoreau lived alone in a secluded cabin at Walden Pond. It is one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature. This n...

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Moods

reflective 91%
inspiring 52%
informative 40%
challenging 33%
relaxing 28%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 11%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 10%

Average rating

3.44

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