\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/product_reviews/pr_id/108499-Walden-and-Other-Writings
ASIN: 1566193060
ID #108499
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: A Non-Existent User
Review Rated: E
Amazon's Price: $ 7.73
Product Rating:
  Setting:
  Story Plot:
  Characters:
  Author's Writing Style:
  Length of Book:
  Usefulness:
  Overall Quality:
Summary of this Book...
Walden and Other Writings not only gives us the image rich descriptions of Thoreau's time on Walden Pond, but also many of his essays on civil liberties, personal responsibility and government's role with its citizens.
This type of Book is good for...
Any writer who wishes to read a master of imagery would do well to read this book. Your own writing can not but become richer with more depth after taking his cue on observation.
I especially liked...
Thoreau's philosophy really appealed to me. His ideas of personal guidance and responsibility sat well and provoked contemplation on my part. Mixed with his superb writing, it was an interesting read.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
This book inspired me to write more and expand the nature of the things I write about. The imagery in the Walden Pond descriptions inspired my poetry, while his thoughts on civil disobedience inspired me to explore my own relations with responsibility and government.
I recommend this Book because...
Whether you are a student writer, historian, or philosopher, this book is worth every word. It is interesting, stimulating, incredibly beautiful, and thought provoking.
Created Apr 30, 2006 at 9:54pm • Submit your own review...

You Could Send Gift Points, But You Don't Have Any Gift Points To Send!
Remember, Gift Points say more than words & encourage Authors to "Write On!". If you need more information on Writing.Com Gift Points and their function, please read: Gift Points Information

Important: All emails are logged! Harassment of other members, by any means within Writing.Com is strictly prohibited, will not be tolerated and may result in account termination.

Printed from https://writing.com/main/product_reviews/pr_id/108499-Walden-and-Other-Writings