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Zusatztext "A handsome new hardcover edition of Walden made utterly glorious with dozens of evocative wood engravings by Michael McCurdy."— Seattle Times Informationen zum Autor Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) is one of the most beloved figures in American literature. He is the author of dozens of books and essays! including On Civil Disobedience! The Maine Woods! and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. Klappentext Listen to an audio sample online in MP4 format--click here. In July 1845! Henry David Thoreau built a small cottage in the woods near Walden Pond in Concord! Massachusetts. During the two years and two months he spent there! he began to write "Walden!" a chronicle of his communion with nature that became one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature. As the favorite book of generations of readers! "Walden" has become part of the American landscape. Its message of living simply! in harmony with nature! is needed now more than ever. Here are select passages that provide a perfect introduction to "Walden!" along with woodblock engravings by Michael McCurdy and two audio CDs with samples of the text read aloud. Zusammenfassung In July 1845! Henry David Thoreau built a small cottage in the woods near Walden Pond in Concord! Massachusetts. During the two years and two months he spent there! he began to write Walden ! a chronicle of his communion with nature that became one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature. As the favorite book of generations of readers! Walden has become part of the American landscape. Its message of living simply! in harmony with nature! is needed now more than ever. Here are select passages that provide a perfect introduction to Walden ! along with woodblock engravings by Michael McCurdy and two audio CDs with samples of the text read aloud.
