Loved this little essay on walking by one of America's premier writers.
"Walking" by Thoreau does not fail to delivery on the tantilizing promise of its title. It is a thoughtful meandering of the benfits of - walking. More than a mere reflection upon all we miss if we don't 'wander about' on foot, it reflects upon rigidity of our thinking if we fail to allow our minds to roam.
With constant barbs directed at 'Society', and direct and wistfully commentary on the benefits of 'Nature', Thoreau constantly reminds the reader that being in the here and now - as one should do while on a walk - is the best way of living.
A small package of pages, I thought I would be finished in a few hours. Written in 1862 and the style of the time, necessitated rereading of a majority of paragraphs in order to fully appreciate their value. I also found it enjoyable to reflect offhandishly in numerous instances upon various topics that can only be done through the benefit of historical perspective.
With constant barbs directed at 'Society', and direct and wistfully commentary on the benefits of 'Nature', Thoreau constantly reminds the reader that being in the here and now - as one should do while on a walk - is the best way of living.
A small package of pages, I thought I would be finished in a few hours. Written in 1862 and the style of the time, necessitated rereading of a majority of paragraphs in order to fully appreciate their value. I also found it enjoyable to reflect offhandishly in numerous instances upon various topics that can only be done through the benefit of historical perspective.
