"Walden Pond," written by Henry David Thoreau, is a seminal work of American literature that transcends the boundaries of mere nature writing. First published in 1854, this book is a detailed account of Thoreau's two years and two months of solitary living by Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. It is not merely a record of his daily life but a profound exploration of the human condition, nature, and the pursuit of simplicity.