Walden

<p><b><i>Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.</i></b> <br><br>This beautiful jacketed hardback edition presents the incredible memoir of Henry David Thoreau - a man who left his home town to live a contemplative life in the tranquil wilderness of Walden Pond. During his two years there, he diligently chronicled his observations. <br><br><i>Walden</i> blends natural history with philosophy, taking an insightful look at human solitude and our affinity with the natural world. In its rejection of materialism and embracing of self-sufficiency, this book remains a highly regarded work of transcendentalism, environmentalism, and individual enlightenment. <br><br>Despite being published over 150 years ago, <i>Walden</i> remains pertinent in the modern society. This collector''s edition features a dust jacket and new cover design, refreshing this defining work of American liberalism.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES: </b><i>Arcturus Silhouette Classics </i>are high-quality hardback editions with contemporary cover-designs. Presented with dust jackets and beautiful colour end-papers, the titles in this series make wonderful gifts or collectibles for any classic literature lover.</p>