Walden

[ wawl-duhn ]

noun

1. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada.

Walden

1. (1854) A book by Henry David Thoreau describing his two years of life alone at Walden Pond in Massachusetts . He recounts his daily life in the woods and celebrates nature and the individual's ability to live independently of society. A famous line from the book is Thoreau's statement that “ The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”

Example Sentences

That being said, swimming in Walden, across Walden, will remain a simple, joyful freedom in a modern life that tends toward restriction and convention.

From Outside Online

When Thoreau wrote the essay “Civil Disobedience” while living at Walden, he was protesting gross injustice—slavery and imperialism.

From Outside Online

Still, some of Lightfoot’s letter rang true, and it prompted Walden to accept.

From Washington Post

She attempted to get access for additional reporters to observe the interview, but Walden said Lightfoot’s office declined anyone other than her, interviewer Bella Bahhs and a photographer.

From Washington Post

Walden said the TRiiBE had to fight for access to cover state and local coronavirus briefings or have their questions on police violence or economic development answered by city officials.

From Washington Post

His attempts at thoughtfulness fall flat, especially when he attempts On Walden Pond-esque introspection and self-assessment.

From The Daily Beast

Walden asked how many of those seated around the table were precinct captains.

From The Daily Beast

An NRCC spokeswoman disputed that Walden mentioned the Tea Party at the event.

From The Daily Beast

The funeral was held at Langley, presumably because Walden was CIA; both Carrie and Brody were invited to attend.

From The Daily Beast

From Sarah Palin to Paul Ryan and now Greg Walden, why do Republicans keep attacking Obama for trying to save money?

From The Daily Beast

From Walden's work it appears that the dielectric constant finally determines the quantitative ionizing effect of a solvent.

From Project Gutenberg

We shall pass through Walden, the metropolis and supply station of the Park.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus pithily wrote Henry Thoreau, the quaint philosopher, in his little shack by the beautiful Walden pool.

From Project Gutenberg

Johnny-cake was royal fare in Walden woods when a king prepared the banquet and presided at the board.

From Project Gutenberg

I am no more lonely than the loon in the pond that laughs so loud, or than Walden pond itself.

From Project Gutenberg