Henry David Thoreau
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1817–1862
American writer and naturalist who spent two years living simply in a cabin he built by Walden Pond. His book about it, Walden, and his essay on civil disobedience inspired readers from Tolstoy to Gandhi and Martin Luther King, and still speak to anyone who wants a simpler life.
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Reading Henry David Thoreau in English: quick answers
- Who was Henry David Thoreau?
- Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862): American writer and naturalist who spent two years living simply in a cabin he built by Walden Pond. His book about it, Walden, and his essay on civil disobedience inspired readers from Tolstoy to Gandhi and Martin Luther King, and still speak to anyone who wants a simpler life.
- What can I read by Henry David Thoreau on SeoJae Story?
- Walden, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Henry David Thoreau hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.