The Way of ‘Walden’: Finding Peace in Simplicity

Henry David Thoreau moved to Concord because he wanted to explore life’s most essential elements.
The Way of ‘Walden’: Finding Peace in Simplicity
Beautiful fall foliage at Walden Pond, Concord Massachusetts USA. Walden Pond is a lake in Concord, formed by retreating glaciers 10,000–12,000 years ago.
Leo Salvatore
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Where can we find solace in today’s fast-paced world? Can modernity offer meaning to our fretting souls?

Although he didn’t live in the 21st century, Henry David Thoreau asked himself similar questions when he left for Concord, Massachusetts. There in the still Northeastern woods, he lived for two years, two months, and two days. His reflections produced “Walden; or, Life in the Woods,” a heartfelt testimony teeming with precious lessons about the role of beauty and self-reliance in a meaningful life.
Leo Salvatore
Leo Salvatore
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Leo Salvatore is an arts and culture writer with a master's degree in classics and philosophy from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in humanities from Ralston College. He aims to inform, delight, and inspire through well-researched essays on history, literature, and philosophy. Contact Leo at [email protected]