Walden: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Walden first published in 1854 as Walden; or, Life in the Woods) is a book by American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau. The text is a reflection upon the author's simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and—to some degree—a manual for self-reliance.
Quick facts about Walden
- Title: Walden
- Author: Henry David Thoreau
- First published: 1854
- Genre: biography, homes and haunts, american authors
- OpenLibrary ID: OL55649W
Where to read Walden
Walden by Henry David Thoreau is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Walden about?
Walden first published in 1854 as Walden; or, Life in the Woods) is a book by American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau.
Who wrote Walden?
Walden was written by Henry David Thoreau.
When was Walden published?
Walden was first published in 1854.
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