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Or, Life in the Woods

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  • 244 pages
  • 9 hours of reading

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Thoreau recounts his two-year experiment in simple living, residing in a self-built cabin by Walden Pond. Through his observations of nature and reflections on society, he explores themes of self-reliance, solitude, and the beauty of the natural world. His narrative serves as both a personal account and a philosophical treatise, encouraging readers to contemplate their relationship with nature and the impact of modern life.

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Thoreau takes us to 19th-century America, where he spent over two years living simply by Walden Pond. It’s part reflection on a simpler life, part critique of materialism. Some parts drag a bit, but overall, it’s worth the read.