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On Walden Pond

Henry David Thoreau
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“Thoreau, the American transcendentalist writer, wrote On Walden Pond, which is about transcendental thought and nature.”

Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: transcendentalism and shaving
For: Listeners interested in historical context and transcendentalist literature.
Key quote: “He wrote On Walden Pond, or whatever it's called.”
The host mentions 'On Walden Pond' in relation to Thoreau's personal tragedy of losing his brother to an infection from shaving. This reference serves to highlight the historical context of shaving practices and their potential dangers.