• Author: Henry David Thoreau
• ISBN: 9780679783343
• Genre: American Literature, Essays, Nature Writing, Philosophy
• Publisher: Modern Library
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Includes: Walden, Civil Disobedience, and other selected essays

"Walden & Other Writings" compiles Henry David Thoreau's influential works, including "Walden," a reflection on simple living in nature, and "Civil Disobedience," advocating resistance to unjust government policies. "Walden" details Thoreau's self-sufficiency experiment near Walden Pond, exploring nature, solitude, and self-reliance. "Civil Disobedience" promotes nonviolent resistance to unjust laws. This collection explores individualism, social criticism, and deliberate living, solidifying Thoreau's place in American Transcendentalism and inspiring a conscious existence. It encourages questioning societal norms and seeking fulfillment in nature and personal convictions.