The ultimate gift edition of Walden for bibliophiles, aficionados,
and scholars
"Replaces all other available editions of Walden as the most
attractive and reliable way to approach this great American book."--Joel
Porte, author of Consciousness and Culture: Emerson and Thoreau
Reviewed
This is the authoritative edition of an American literaru classic: Henry
David Thoreau's Walden, an elegantly written record of his experiment in
simple living. With this edition, Thoreau scholar Jeffrey S. Cramer has
meticulously corrected errors and omissions from previous editions of
Walden andhere provides illuminating notes on the biographical,
historical, and geographical contexts of the great nineteenth-century
writer and thinker's life.
Cramer's newly edited text is based on the original 1854 edition of
Walden, with emendations taken from Thoreau's draft manuscripts, his
own markings on the page proofs, and notes in his personal copy of the
book. In the editor's notes to the volume, Cramer quotes from sources
Thoreau actually read, showing how he used, interpreted, and altered
these sources. Cramer also glosses Walden with references to Thoreau's
essays, journals, and correspondence. With the wealth of material in
this edition, readers will find an unprecedented opportunity to immerse
themselves in the unique and fascinating world of Thoreau.
Anyone who has read and loved Walden willwant to own and treasure this
gift edition. Those wishing to read Walden forthe first time will not
find a better guide than Jeffrey S. Cramer.
