Walden (Collector’s Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Walden (Collector’s Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Henry David Thoreau

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Año de edición:
2024
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9781998621842
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~ Collector’s Edition ~ Laminated Hardback with Jacket ~Walden, written by Henry David Thoreau, chronicles his two-year experiment in simple living at Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. Thoreau explores themes of self-reliance, spirituality, and the importance of nature by reflecting on his daily life, scientific observations, and philosophical insights. Living in a cabin he built himself, he immerses in the natural world, observing seasonal changes, wildlife, and plant life with meticulous detail. His work ultimately advocates for a life of intentional simplicity and personal independence, providing both a critique of modern society and a guide to a more fulfilling life connected to nature.Walden holds historical importance as a foundational text in American transcendentalism and environmentalism, advocating simplicity and self-reliance as counterpoints to industrialization and materialism. Published in 1854, Thoreau’s reflections on living in harmony with nature and resisting societal pressures resonated with growing sentiments about individual freedom and ecological awareness. The book’s influence extends into movements for conservation and civil disobedience, inspiring figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Thoreau’s work challenges readers to consider their relationship with nature, making Walden a timeless call for introspection and mindful living.

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