Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University: American Romanticism: Reading Walden
This Virginia Commonwealth University site discusses the language and rhetoric used in Walden, accompanied by questions about how to interpret it.
Other
Walden Woods Project: World Wide Waldens: Meet Thoreau
A lengthy essay about Henry Thoreau's life, writing, environmental ethos, and legacy.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text/analysis of "The Maine Woods"
Includes the entire e-text of Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) "Maine Woods," as well as maps of his movement, contemporary and modern reviews, and links to other sites on this work.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau Chronology
This resource offers a detailed chronology of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Give information on his life, writings, and lectures.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Walden
This ebook version of Henry David Thoreau's Walden has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Cyberbee
Cyber Bee: Henry Builds a Cabin Activity
Activities around the book for kids to do to learn about Henry David Thoreau and his life on Walden Pond.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Henry Thoreau
A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Read the full text of "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau that argues for living a simple life in natural surroundings.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Transcendentalism, an American Philosophy
A good look at the first major American philosophy, transcendentalism. Read about the ideas that transcendentalists believed, and find out the members of the Transcendental Club. Many American authors of the time espoused the ideals of...
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Present at the Creation: Thoreau's Walden: Henry David Thoreau
Portrait of Henry David Thoreau.
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'Walden' Title Page, Illustrated With Thoreau's Cabin
As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, National Public Radio looks at Thoreau's "Walden."
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Walden Pond
Now part of a state reservation, Henry David Thoreau's cabin was located here. The time Thoreau spent here was inspiration for his conservationist treatise Walden.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Thoreau
An American author, naturalist, transcendentalist, pacifist, tax resister and philosopher who is famous for Walden.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) was an American author, naturalist, transcendentalist, tax resister, development critic, sage writer and philosopher. He is best known for his book Walden, a...
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Reproduction of Thoreau's Cabin
As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, National Public Radio looks at Thoreau's "Walden."
Texas A&M University
American Transcendentalism Web
A scholarly site with many articles about American transcendental authors, their work, and philosophy.
Digital History
Digital History: American Transcendentalism
A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.
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American Writers: Emerson & Thoreau
An informational site on Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Includes general information about each one's life, works, and writings, including Nature and Walden. Also includes links to other sites.
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Etc: The Concord Neighbourhood, 1830 1880
A map of the vicinity of Concord, Massachusetts, during the Transcendentalism Movement around 1830 to 1880. The map shows the important sites related to the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Bronson...
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