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Walden And Other Writings contains selected celebrated works by Henry David Thoreau, revolving around themes like leading a simple lifestyle and returning to nature. Summary Of The Book Walden And Other Writings clearly espouses the philosophy of the author and focuses on integrity, simplicity, freedom, and harmonious living. Walden, which is widely considered the author's masterpiece, provides details of his own personal experiment where he lived amidst nature. For over two years, he lived in a cabin which he built himself, near Walden Pond. His experiences are documented in this book and teaches readers about self-reliance. The author has talked about his spiritual journey as well, as he lived off the land. He wanted to get more insight about life and society by examining his own life, through this social experiment. The incidents that took place during this period have been divided into different chapters such as economy, solitude, visitors, reading, the village and many more. Other works in the book are Civil Disobedience and Life Without Principle which shows his stance for nonconformity. He voices his opinions against government and politics as he believed that this was what led to corruption in society. His love of nature and his findings on the same as well as his personal growth are featured in other writings like The Maine Woods, Cape Cod, and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. Walden, while not initially appreciated later went on to garner international fame and is hailed an American classic. Civil Disobedience is said to have been a source of inspiration for world leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. About Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau was a writer and philosopher. He was also a firm believer in naturalism, environmentalism, and transcendentalism. Thoreau has also penned The Service, The Highland Light, Excursions, Poems of Nature, Wild Apples: The History of the Apple Tree, and Night and Moonlight. His writing style was a combination of personal experiences and his observations of nature. His works boast of a poetic and aesthetic beauty to them. Thoreau was born in Massachusetts, America on July 12, 1817. He studied science, philosophy, and classics at Harvard College. When regular employment failed to hold his interest, he soon came in contact with fellow writer Ralph Waldo Emerson, who took him under his wing. He began contributing articles and essays to various journals before branching out and writing his own books. He even campaigned for the cause of civil disobedience and freedom from payment of taxes.