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Walden

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Set in a cabin near Walden Pond, the narrative details Henry David Thoreau's two-year experiment in simple living and self-reliance. Blending personal reflection, social critique, and spiritual exploration, it serves as both a manifesto for independence and a guide to finding harmony with nature. Initially met with modest success, the book later gained acclaim as a cornerstone of American literature, celebrated for its insights into natural beauty and simplicity, earning recognition from contemporaries like Robert Frost.

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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.