Walden - Henry David Thoreau
'Economy - Walden' Part 1
Economy is the introduction to Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, with a discussion of his philosophy. Why would he move to Walden, and what did he learn while there? This piece is an introduction to Thoreau's purpose, intent, and scope of work.
Walden Overview
Henry David Thoreau wrote Walden between 1845 and 1854, basing the text upon his experiences when he lived at Walden Pond, near Concord, Massachusetts. Read more about Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
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Walden Review
Walden was published around 1854, during the reign of the transcendentalists; in fact, Henry David Thoreau, the book's author, was a member of the movement. If transcendentalism were around today, we would probably call its followers: new-age folk, hippies, or nonconformists. In fact, much of what transcendentalism stood for back then is...
Walden Complete Text
Read the complete text of Henry David Thoreau's Walden.
Walden Quotes
Henry David Thoreau's Walden was published in 1854. The essay details the experiment in personal independence and self-reliance that Thoreau underwent, starting on July 4, 1845. Here are a few famous quotations from the essay...
Walden Quiz
The author of "Walden" lived on Walden Pond, near Concord, Massachusetts, in order to simplify his life. Who wrote this famous work, and what do we know about the author's life? Test your knowledge about "Walden."
Henry David Thoreau Biography
Henry David Thoreau
Must Reads If You Like Walden
Walden is one of the most famous works in American literature. In this nonfiction work, Henry David Thoreau offer his perception of his time at Walden Pond. This essay includes beautiful passages about the seasons, the animals, the neighbors, and other philosophical renderings of life on Walden Pond (and humanity in general). If you enjoy...
Walden Books and Editions
Henry Waldo Thoreau wrote Walden between 1845 and 1854. The book has become an American classic--studied in many classrooms. Why has this work made such a name for itself; and what have other writers said about this famous work of literature? Take a look at related books and editions here.
Thoreau: Collected Essays and Poems
Henry David Thoreau (christened David Henry Thoreau) created essays and poetry — works that explored nature, politics and the human spirit.
10th (or 11th) Grade Reading List - American Literature
I recommend the following titles to maintain fluency and reading level and to encourage independent reading. These are a sampling of the titles that often appear on high-school reading lists for 10th grade (or 11th) American literature study.
'Economy - Walden' Part 3
Economy is the introduction to Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, with a discussion of his philosophy. Why would he move to Walden, and what did he learn while there? This piece is an introduction to Thoreau's purpose, intent, and scope of work. Here's Part 3.
'Economy - Walden' Part 2
Economy is the introduction to Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, with a discussion of his philosophy. Why would he move to Walden, and what did he learn while there? This piece is an introduction to Thoreau's purpose, intent, and scope of work. Here's Part 2.
'Economy - Walden' Part 4
Economy is the introduction to Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, with a discussion of his philosophy. Why would he move to Walden, and what did he learn while there? This piece is an introduction to Thoreau's purpose, intent, and scope of work. Here's Part 4.