The world of Walden
The experiment at the pond
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Nature as a teacher
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The philosophy of simplicity
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A legacy of rebellion
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Master of The world of Walden
Pencil perfection: Before writing Walden, Thoreau worked in his family's pencil factory, where he invented a superior way to grind graphite, making their pencils the best in America.
The state or quality of being plain, uncomplicated, or free from complexity. In 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a cabin near Walden Pond to practice living with only essentials.
Which classical language did Henry David Thoreau read regularly while living in his cabin?
Which 19th-century philosophical movement did Henry David Thoreau help define alongside Ralph Waldo Emerson?
What famous phrase did Henry David Thoreau use to describe the unhappy, routine-driven lives of most people?
What did Henry David Thoreau argue was the primary problem with modern housing of his era?
What did Henry David Thoreau believe was the most spiritual and productive time of the day?