Walden is a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings written by Henry David Thoreau. It chronicles Thoreau' s two-year stay in a small cabin he built near Walden Pond in Massachusetts, where he sought to live a life of simplicity and self-sufficiency. The book explores themes of solitude, self-reliance, and the importance of nature in human life. It has become a classic of American literature and an inspiration for those seeking to live a more deliberate and meaningful life.