How was Henry David Thoreau a transcendentalist?

Henry David Thoreau is the fella who brought you civil disobedience and Walden Pond, and he's the other big name associated with Transcendentalism. Like his fellow Transcendentalists, Thoreau was into nature. He was also big on individualism. read more

Thoreau Institute Site Extensive materials on Thoreau's Life and digital collection of his Writings, including his correspondance. The Writings of Henry David Thoreau. This valuable resource includes the Online Journal Transcript. See also the Princeton Editon Archives at the Thoreau Institute . The Kouroo Contexture by Austin Brooks. read more

Henry David Thoreau was born David Henry Thoreau in Concord, Massachusetts, into the "modest New England family" of John Thoreau, a pencil maker, and Cynthia Dunbar. read more

Like his fellow Transcendentalists, Thoreau was into nature. He was also big on individualism. In fact, he was so individualistic that he decided to go off and live in the woods on his own. read more