description: Introduction by Ralph Waldo EmersonCommentary by Van Wyck Brooks and E. B. WhiteNaturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This unique and comprehensive edition gathers all of Thoreau's most significant works, including his masterpiece, Walden (reproduced in its entirety); A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers; selections from Cape Cod and The Maine Woods; as well as "Walking," "Civil Disobedience," "Slavery in Massachusetts," "A Plea for Captain John Brown," and "Life Without Principle." Taken together, they reveal the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of this true American original.Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
language: English
title: Walden and Other Writings
titlecomplete: Walden and Other Writings
genres: Literature, Philosophy, Memoir, Poetry, Nonfiction, Biography, Essays, Nature, American, Classics
ratings_count: 4759
places: Concord, Massachusetts
publisher: Random House Trade