FAQ About Henry David Thoreau
What is the book 'Walden' about?
Walden is a book by Henry David Thoreau, first published in 1854. It is a reflection on 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. Thoreau spent two years living in a small cabin near Walden Pond in Massachusetts, and the book explores his observations and insights during this period.
