82 pages • 2 hours read
Henry David ThoreauWalden
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1854A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Walden by Henry David Thoreau elicits praise for its introspective and philosophical examination of simple living in natural surroundings, inspiring readers to reflect on their own lives. Critics note the rich, descriptive prose but also mention its occasional density and meandering narrative. Overall, it remains a seminal work in transcendentalist literature.
Who Should Read Walden?
A reader drawn to Walden by Henry David Thoreau would likely savor introspective and philosophical works about nature, solitude, and self-reliance. Fans of Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance or Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild would appreciate Thoreau's reflections on simple living and deep connection with the natural world.
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