A Year in the Woods

Walden, or Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau, published in 1854, is an iconic work of ecological thought and nature writing.

In it, the author recounts nearly two years of isolated life on the shores of Walden Pond, where he observes nature, criticizes industrialization, and advocates a simple existence in harmony with the seasons and the elements. This retreat becomes a profound reflection on society, the economy, and the inner transformation that contact with nature allows.

Even today, Walden is considered a foundational text that calls for a return to the essentials and for environmental awareness.