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Walden | [Henry David Thoreau]
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Walden

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  • by Henry David Thoreau
  • Narrated by William Hope

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  • LENGTH
    5 hrs and 12 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    01-01-01
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Publisher's Summary

In 1845 Henry David Thoreau, one of the principal New England Transcendentalists, left the town for the country. Beside the lake of Walden, he built himself a log cabin and returned to nature, to observe and reflect, while surviving on $8 a year. From this experience emerged one of the great classics of American literature, a deeply personal reaction against the commercialism and materialism that he saw as the main impulses of mid-19th century America.

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    Helen Olmsted San Diego, CA, US 08-30-05
    Helen Olmsted San Diego, CA, US 08-30-05 Member Since 2003
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    "A little dry"

    I'm on a classics kick so I picked this one too. I have to give this one a big YAWN. But the book does have redeeming qualities from philosophical standpoint. The author's desire to "live life on purpose" and to question the precepts of modern society is relevant 160 years later.

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    Mary United States 09-17-12
    Mary United States 09-17-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Love the book Hated the perfomance"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Book yes. This reading no.
    It sounded as though it was being read by Archie Bunker. I wish I could have a refund.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Walden?

    Walden is a wonderful visual piece.


    How could the performance have been better?

    Having it narrated by Rupert Degas!


    Was Walden worth the listening time?

    Not this version narrated by Mr Hope!


    Any additional comments?

    There should be a means to obtain a refund or a credit when something is this awful!

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