Walden

The chapter "Economy" speaks explicitly about the condition of slaves, but Thoreau also makes other connections to slavery throughout Walden.

In Walden, three important aspects to Thoreau were philosophy, nature, and freedom. He valued the pursuit of truth, evident in his philosophical outlook, and embraced nature as a source of...

To Thoreau, freedom in Walden means living simply and deliberately, minimizing material needs to avoid enslavement by possessions and societal expectations. He believed that true freedom came from...

Because Thoreau presents many ideas that could be considered controversial, each reader will have different opinions about the value of the points he raises. Readers will probably respond positively...

Thoreau advises against purchasing a farm, reflecting on his own experiences in "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For." He once considered buying the Hollowell farm but ultimately did not proceed,...