Works of Henry David Thoreau

by Lily Owens

Rare illustrated book.

Genres: Classics, Philosophy, Poetry, Essays, Nonfiction, Literature, Collections

713 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1942

Reviews

[Rebecca]

“It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” Henry David Thoreau

[Karen Hogan]

The gist of Thoreau's thoughts: live simply, shun extravagance.

[John Gamble]

Very long very slow read, if you care to embark on this journey take you time or don’t bother

[Patricia Franz]

I read this when I was eighteen, right before college. It was life changing. A man who becomes one with nature, and not a lonely hermit.

[Jessie Seloske-day]

Superb book. Very thought provoking.

[Colleen Mertens]

I read this to correspond to another reading challenge. It covers all of Thoreau's writing on natural history, including Walden. It was interesting to read Thoreau's thoughts on nature and life in general. He definitely doesn't feel like people need much to survive and we should use as little as possible to leave nature alone as much as possible. Much written here we still need to learn from.

[Linda Belote]

I bit off more than I could chew. I have abandoned this goal, because there are just too many other books that I must read so I cannot dedicate myself to Thoreau at present. I like him, but I don't have to read anymore at the present.

[Marissa]

Did some re-reading and skimming for our trip to Walden Pond: portions of Walden, Autumnal Tints, Wild Apples, and maybe a few other essays. Mixed feelings. I often find myself arguing with both Thoreau and Emerson as I read. 😅 Some nice, galvanizing quotes, though.

[Trina Branella]

Well it is Thoreau! How could it not be good!

[Wyntrnoire]

This volume contains Walden only. Loved it and will reread in a year or so:)

[Charles]

Thoreau knew the ways of nature.