This Poets.org entry for the 19th century American poet, essayist, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) provides biographical information, a select bibliography, and contemporary photograph as well as links to related writers...

This resource includes a short biography of Emerson and links to related sites.

An excellent article detailing the major events of the life and works of Henry David Thoreau. Complete with links to Thoreau's most famous works and interesting details about his life.

A scholarly site with many articles about American transcendental authors, their work, and philosophy.

A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.