Cliffs Notes on Thoreau's Walden

by Joseph R. McElrath Jr., Henry David Thoreau, CliffsNotes

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In "CliffsNotes on Walden, " you discover the most important work of Henry David Thoreau - his exploration of the transcendentalist's striving to realize the possibility of one's own perfection and divinity. What results is an account of Thoreau's two-year stay at Walden Pond, as he celebrates nature as he moves toward spiritual rebirth and fulfillment.

Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Thoreau's journey, and essays help you understand the Transcendentalist movement and Thoreau's place in it. Other features that help you study includeA section on the life and background of Henry David ThoreauA section of essay questions and theme topicsA selected bibliography

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82 pages, Paperback

First published January 16, 1964

Reviews

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely the best way to read Thoreau's Walden. I started it a couple times in the past but couldn't slog through the minutiea of it all. I love the themes and ideas of Walden: anti-materialism, striving for spiritual enlightenment, the beauty of nature, along with the struggle with machinery and animality, and of course simplicity. Being one with nature. So much to love here. The Cliff notes were great at summarizing the ideas, getting those great quotes, without having to suffer through the density, which I get cheapens it somewhat. But there are too many great books I haven't read yet. Blessings!

[Kathleen Bolam · Rating 4 out of 5]

These notes helped me understand the symbolism in Walden and were written by a suny brockpport professor!

[Aneesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Thus commences one of the most sophisticated and artistic 'brags' in the history of American literature."