Walden
Цена:
25.90лв.
€13.24
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Код:13304
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Тегло:0.210 кг
Complete and unabridged with an afterword by Sam Gilpin.
A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm.
Henry David Thoreau is considered one of the leading figures in early American literature, and "Walden" is without doubt his most influential book. It recounts the author's experiences living in a small house in the woods around Walden Pond near Concord in Massachusetts.
Thoreau constructed the house himself, with the help of a few friends, to see if he could live "deliberately" - independently and apart from society. The result is an intriguing work which blends natural history with philosophical insights, and includes many illuminating quotations from other authors. Thoreau's wooden shack has won a place for itself in the collective American psyche, a remarkable achievement for a book with such modest and rustic beginnings.
This edition of Walden offers readers a timeless reflection on individual freedom, self-reliance, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. More than a literary classic, it is an exploration of how to live with purpose and clarity, stripped of excess and noise.
At its heart, the book serves as both a philosophical journal and a nature study, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the connection between simplicity and happiness. Through its vivid prose, the work reveals an enduring vision of a life led in harmony with nature and driven by conscious choice. For modern readers, it remains a source of inspiration, offering timeless lessons on independence, resilience, and the search for authentic existence.
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Автор:Henry David Thoreau
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Издателство:Collector's Library
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ISBN:9781509826704
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Година:2016
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Страници:360
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Корици:твърди
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Състояние:отлично
