Texas A&M University
American Transcendentalism Web: Walden Study Text
This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."
Texas A&M University
American Transcendentalism Web
A scholarly site with many articles about American transcendental authors, their work, and philosophy.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Henry David Thoreau
This article reviews the life and accomplishments of Henry David Thoreau.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From Walden: Where I Lived and What I Lived For
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from Walden: Where I Lived and What I Lived For" by Henry David Thoreau, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: American Romanticism: Walden: Economy
This is text and audio of Chapters 1-4 of Walden; or, Life in the Woods, by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings and a manual for self-reliance.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Walden: Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
This is the text and audio of Chapter 2.2 of Walden by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It focuses on where he lived and what he lived for.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: American Romanticism: Walden: Conclusion
This is the text of Chapter 18 of Walden by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. By immersing himself in nature, Thoreau hoped to gain a more objective understanding of society through personal introspection. Simple living and...
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.
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.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau: Genius Ignored
An in-depth biography of Henry David Thoreau. Includes information on nearly every known period of his life, including his life at Walden and his essays and writings.
Other
Walden Woods Project: World Wide Waldens: Activity Guide: Read Thoreau
Excerpts from Walden, with suggested discussion questions and journaling prompts.
Curated OER
'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."
Curated OER
Walden Pond
As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, National Public Radio looks at Thoreau's "Walden."
Curated OER
Reproduction of Thoreau's Cabin
As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, National Public Radio looks at Thoreau's "Walden."
Curated OER
1846 Survey of Walden Pond
As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, National Public Radio looks at Thoreau's "Walden."