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by: Henry David Thoreau
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.303
EAN: 9780140390858
ISBN: 0140390855
Label: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: December 01, 1993
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Sales Rank: 329044
Studio: Penguin Classics
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Rating: - Best way to experience his journals
Henry David Thoreau's journal is his masterpiece, and somewhat different to his more polished works.
This is by far the best way to experience his journal, too. Short excerpted collections are problematic because you cannot get used to the flow of his writing, and the changing nature of it over the lifespan of the journal. This book, which is the full year of 1851, may contain less-than-stellar entries, but it also contains some rippers, and is definitely the best way to experience it. ... Read More
Rating: - Glorious!
Thoreau's journals are an insight into the man who thrived on simplicity. This book captures the years in which he was making his final revisions on "Waldon." His journal reflects his masterpiece and his book is then reflected back into his journal writings. If you are at all interested in Thoreau's writings, this is a needed companion to understand such a brilliant mind.
Rating: - The Perfect Introduction to Thoreau's Journals
Many readers exposure to Thoreau's published self-contained books like _Walden_ and _The Maine Woods_ are intrigued enough to look deeper. Inevitably, you end up with the Journals.
The journals are so long and copious, that it can be hard to decide where to start. I don't know off-hand how many pages or words there are, but there are enough of Thoreau's Journals out there to last you 3 to 5 years of reading.
So! You should buy this starter book to introduce you to the flavor ... Read More
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