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Emphasizing the connection between humanity and nature, Thoreau advocates for the concept of "sauntering" as a profound and spiritual practice. He contrasts true walking, which embodies freedom and a sense of belonging to the natural world, with mere idleness. Thoreau explores the etymology of "sauntering," linking it to both pilgrimage and a sense of home in the world, suggesting that every walk is a quest to reclaim the sacredness of nature. His reflections invite readers to appreciate the deeper significance of walking as a form of communion with the earth.
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Walking, Henry David Thoreau
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Walking
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- Akasha Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 108
- ISBN13
- 9781605120881
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Nature, Travel, Philosophical Topics, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Walking
- First published
- 1861
- Original title
- Walking
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Emphasizing the connection between humanity and nature, Thoreau advocates for the concept of "sauntering" as a profound and spiritual practice. He contrasts true walking, which embodies freedom and a sense of belonging to the natural world, with mere idleness. Thoreau explores the etymology of "sauntering," linking it to both pilgrimage and a sense of home in the world, suggesting that every walk is a quest to reclaim the sacredness of nature. His reflections invite readers to appreciate the deeper significance of walking as a form of communion with the earth.