Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862): A Guide to Resources
- A concise, simple directory to resources on Thoreau and his classics including Walden, Civil Disobedience and Walking, plus resources on Transcendentalist authors, philosophy and literature.
AmericanPoems.com: Henry David Thoreau - Find a short biography and a selection of Thoreau's most famous poems, plus analysis and comments on the poems.
Ecology Hall of Fame: Thoreau - A biography with links to bibliography, extracts from Thoreau's writing, "appreciation" and web links.
Henry David Thoreau at Today in Literature - Biographical stories about Thoreau's life and the creation of specific works. Requires free registration to read full articles.
Henry David Thoreau Teaching Guide - A guide for teaching Thoreau which can also serve as an introduction for students. Analysis of themes, suggested classroom strategies, questions, bibliography.
The Metamorphoses of Walden - A discussion of Thoreau`s contradictory relationship to both Transcendentalism and to Science. In considering this, especial emphasis is put on Thoreau`s observations of insects, so that entomology becomes a crucial link.
Simply Walking - Mark Stabb's essay reflecting on Thoreau's "Walking."
Thoreau Reader - Three complete books and four essays by Henry David Thoreau, annotated copies of Walden and Civil Disobedience, links to other Thoreau sites, and help for students on the Walden Express
Thoreau, Walden and the Environment - The Walden Woods Project preserves Thoreau’s land and legacy by protecting Walden Woods, offering education programs, and managing the Thoreau Institute’s research collections.
Today in History: July 12 - The Library of Congress website honors Thoreau with an essay on his literary and philosophical contributions.
The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau - Extensive site devoted to the writings, philosophy, life of Henry David Thoreau. Contains biography, bibliography, research and manuscript material, links.