American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817-1862), best known for his book Walden and his essay Civil Disobedience.
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Cranes Unplugged
Season 8 · Episode 10 · S08E10
“It's "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.”
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“I've decided we are going to read "Walden" together.”
“published in 1854, this paean to self-sufficiency was known as the "cornerstone of the transcendental movement."”
“the Renaissance Fair is a fortnight after St. Swithin's Day.”
“You and Niles are playing your zithers again at the Renaissance Fair.”