An Evening with Henry David Thoreau In-Person
Step into the serenity of Walden Pond with us.
Join us for a second special screening of a visually stunning film that captures the essence of Henry David Thoreau’s time at Walden Pond. Lovingly compiled and presented by Coventry’s own Dave Bennett, this next chapter is a peaceful, meditative journey you won’t want to miss. (Chapter 2 will be screened on Thursday, October 16th from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Join us for one or both!)
Featuring gorgeous New England landscapes and a compelling reading of the 18th chapter of Walden—voiced as if by Thoreau himself—this immersive experience brings the transcendentalist’s reflections to life.
We will view the video "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" for Chapter 18, which features a reading from Henry David Thoreau's book Walden, or Life in the Woods, and then engage in a short discussion afterwards. Light refreshments will be provided.
Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but if you would like to receive a reminder 2 days in advance, please register clicking the button below, calling Jessica at 401-822-9104 or emailing JCoppa@coventrylibrary.org.
"In our fast paced, never stop society, Walden has a message for today that is as relevant as any time since it was written. If you would like to take a look at and reevaluate the way you conduct your life, then this would be an interesting group for you to think about. Suitable for high school ages and up. If you have never read the book and/or would like to experience Walden in a fresh new way, this would be a great option." - Dave Bennett, Coventry, R.I.
