Henry David Thoreau wrote Walden between 1845 and 1854. He moved to Walden Pond, in Concord, Massachusetts--to live alone and live independently. He experienced nature, the seasons, and wildlife. Walden is a famous nonfiction classic in American literature--an important work from the time period and studied in many classrooms. Why has this work made such a name for itself; and what have other writers said about this famous work of literature? Take a look at related books and editions here.
1. A Week, Walden, The Maine Woods, Cape Cod - Library of America
Robert F. Sayre edits this Library of America collection of works by Henry David Thoreau. Included in this edition is "The Maine Woods" and "Cape Cod." This collection also includes valuable reference resources--which should help you in your exploration of Henry David Thoreau's works.
2. Walden and Resistance to Civil Government - Norton
This Norton edition relies on recently discovered material related to Henry David Thoreau's stay at Walden Pond. Also included in this edition is "The Journal and Walden." This work is indelibly illuminates the works of Henry David Thoreau, and offers insight into his whole transcendental experience on Walden Pond.3. Walden and Civil Disobedience: A New Riverside Edition
by Henry David Thoreau. Houghton Mifflin Company. From the publisher: "In addition to pairing Thoreau's two famous works, this volume contains a large section entitled Contexts and Comments, which includes essays, letters, and excerpts contextualizing and further expanding on Thoreau's themes."4. The Portable Thoreau - Viking Penguin
Carl Bode edits The Portable Thoreau for Viking Penguin. Here's the best of Henry David Thoreau, a comprehensive collection of his most famous works. This is an essential reference resource for the casual reader as well as the serious student of American literature and history.5. Walden and Civil Disobedience - HarperCollins
This edition from HarperCollins features two of the most famous nonfiction works by Henry David Thoreau: Walden and "Civil Disobedience." Both of these works are required reading in American literature and history classrooms. Discover Thoreau's exploration of self-reliance and individual freedom.6. Walden and Other Writings - Random House
Random House puts out this edition of the works of Henry David Thoreau.7. Walden, or Life in the Woods and Other Writings - HarperCollins
This edition of Walden is published by HarperCollins.8. The Senses of Walden: An Expanded Edition - University of Chicago Press
Stanley Cavell writes about "the senses of Walden" in this book, published by the University of Chicago Press. The Senses of Walden: An Expanded Edition is an ideal companion volume to Walden. Along with the collection of other essays, this book includes two essays on Ralph Waldo Emerson, who is often studied in concert with Henry David Thoreau (since both of these writers are considered two of the most representative authors of the period in American literature).9. The Illuminated Walden - Friedman, Michael Publishing Group
This edition from Friedman, Michael Publishing Group includes photographs by John Wawrzonek.10. New Essays on Walden - Cambridge University Press
Robert F. Sayre edits New Essays on Walden for Cambridge University Press. In this book, you'll find a short biography of Henry David Thoreau. New Essays on Walden also includes an account of the writing of Walden, and a summary of other critical views.