Walden by Henry David Thoreau

376 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

nonfiction classics nature philosophy inspiring reflective slow-paced
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Part memoir and part spiritual quest, Walden opens with the announcement that Thoreau spent two years at Walden Pond living a simple life without support of any kind. Readers are reminded that at the time of publication, Thoreau is back to living ...

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Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 53%
informative 42%
challenging 33%
relaxing 29%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 11%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 11%

Average rating

3.44

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