Walden
Martin Bickman
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Walden
Published
May 1992
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pages
139
ISBN-13
9780805779585
ISBN-10
0805779582
Description
Henry David Thoreau's Walden (1854) is more than a book; it has become an American cultural icon, an archetypal portrait of a person finding peace and truth alone in the woods. Yet the book itself is more complex and rewarding than its image. Composed over a period of nine years, it asks to be read as deliberately as it was written. Its truths are volatile, not to be etched in stone or printed on bumper stickers but to be encountered in the reader's consciousness in a dynamic play of mind. Walden: Volatile Truths, then, tries to respect Thoreau's playful elusiveness and shifting turns of thought. It provides not so much a single interpretation as a series of contexts--historical, structural, linguistic, mythological, and philosophical--from which Walden can be profitably considered but no one of which is definitive. By focusing on close analyses of key passages, Martin Bickman involves the reader in the active making of meaning. Bickman's own writing is clear and accessible, although many of his insights will be new even for scholars in the field. He takes a fresh look at the critical controversies and places Walden in the current revival of interest in American pragmatism.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Walden?
This edition of Walden has approximately 139 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Walden?
For most readers, Walden typically takes between 2h 54m and 1h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 34,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 34,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Walden?
The estimated word count for Walden is approximately 34,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Walden?
Walden was written by Martin Bickman.
When was Walden published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.