Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life

An innovative and beautiful new take on a beloved classic.

Walden; or, Life in the Woods is one of the world’s most widely read books, having sold millions upon millions of copies. Thoreau’s timeless reflections on his two-year sojourn of self-reliance by Walden Pond still inspire us to search for deeper meaning, greater harmony, and more serenity in today’s fast-paced world.

This pocket-size edition draws us even more profoundly into Thoreau’s musings: it features highlighted passages to ponder, an introduction that examines the text from a contemporary perspective, and reflective writing exercises (with lined pages to write on). These special extras, with Thoreau’s provocative words, provide further motivation for cultivating happiness and making positive life changes.

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Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life

An innovative and beautiful new take on a beloved classic.

Walden; or, Life in the Woods is one of the world’s most widely read books, having sold millions upon millions of copies. Thoreau’s timeless reflections on his two-year sojourn of self-reliance by Walden Pond still inspire us to search for deeper meaning, greater harmony, and more serenity in today’s fast-paced world.

This pocket-size edition draws us even more profoundly into Thoreau’s musings: it features highlighted passages to ponder, an introduction that examines the text from a contemporary perspective, and reflective writing exercises (with lined pages to write on). These special extras, with Thoreau’s provocative words, provide further motivation for cultivating happiness and making positive life changes.

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Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life

Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life

Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life

Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life

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An innovative and beautiful new take on a beloved classic.

Walden; or, Life in the Woods is one of the world’s most widely read books, having sold millions upon millions of copies. Thoreau’s timeless reflections on his two-year sojourn of self-reliance by Walden Pond still inspire us to search for deeper meaning, greater harmony, and more serenity in today’s fast-paced world.

This pocket-size edition draws us even more profoundly into Thoreau’s musings: it features highlighted passages to ponder, an introduction that examines the text from a contemporary perspective, and reflective writing exercises (with lined pages to write on). These special extras, with Thoreau’s provocative words, provide further motivation for cultivating happiness and making positive life changes.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781402776809
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Publication date: 12/07/2010
Series: Bold-Faced Wisdom
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
Pages: 448
Lexile: 1340L (what's this?)
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

About The Author

Henry David Thoreau (1817–62) was a renaissance man of the 19th century—a naturalist, philosopher, environmentalist, poet, essayist, and abolitionist from Concord, Massachusetts. Walden is his most famous work, followed by his essay “Civil Disobedience.”

Laura Ross has been a publishing professional for 30 years and has a MFA in criticism from the Yale School of Drama.

Date of Birth:

July 12, 1817

Date of Death:

May 6, 1862

Place of Birth:

Concord, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Concord, Massachusetts

Education:

Concord Academy, 1828-33); Harvard University, 1837
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