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Ralph Waldo Emerson's Mentorship of Henry David Thoreau
March 30, 2026
Ralph Waldo Emerson invites Thoreau to move in with his family, and Emerson mentors Thoreau to help him improve his writing craft. However, Thoreau begins to bristle at the luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy Emerson family. Personal tragedy strikes both families as Thoreau's brother, John, dies and is followed soon after by Emerson's son, Waldo. These deaths radically impact Thoreau's life.
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Thoreau Begins to Work with the Underground Railroad
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Thoreau participates in the Underground Railroad and gives a speech on what it means to be...
Joe Polis Teaches Thoreau the Penobscot View of Nature
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On an excursion, a Penobscot leader teaches Thoreau about the Penobscot culture and language....
Official Trailer
March 30, 2026
The life and work of Henry David Thoreau still inspire and resonate with people today.
Henry David Thoreau Moves to Walden Pond
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On July 4th, 1845, Henry David Thoreau moves into a 10x15-foot house on Walden Pond.
Making Henry David Thoreau
March 30, 2026
Filmmakers Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers discuss the making of 'Henry David Thoreau'....
An Introduction to the Words and Life of Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau spent his life experimenting and contemplating on how to live a good life....
Thoreau Challenges Justice with His Essay "Civil Disobedience"
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Thoreau's refusal to support what he saw as injustice culminates in his essay "Civil Disobedience."...
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