{"product_id":"walden-gilded-pocket-edition-9781398851245","title":"Walden: Gilded Pocket Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLive in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautiful hardback pocket edition presents the incredible memoir of Henry David Thoreau - a man who left his home town to live a contemplative life in the tranquil wilderness of Walden Pond. During his two years there, he diligently chronicled his observations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalden\u003c\/i\u003e blends natural history with philosophy, taking an insightful look at human solitude and our affinity with the natural world. In its rejection of materialism and embracing of self-sufficiency, this book remains a highly regarded work of transcendentalism, environmentalism, and individual enlightenment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite being published over 150 years ago, \u003ci\u003eWalden\u003c\/i\u003e remains pertinent in the modern society. This collector's edition features \u003cb\u003egilded page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egold cover embossing\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epatterned endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e, refreshing this defining work of American liberalism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArcturus Ornate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry David Thoreau\u003c\/b\u003e (1817-1862) was a leading writer and transcendentalist. Over the course his life he developed an enduring friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson. His desire to escape the drudgery of the pencil factory led to him building a house at Walden Pond, where he developed a new appreciation for nature.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213007356178,"sku":"9781398851245","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_07168a6c-8354-4242-89c4-e0a76aed26c8.jpg?v=1767094758","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/walden-gilded-pocket-edition-9781398851245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}