Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862) - American writer, transcendentalist, and
naturalist whose journal was the source of all his writings. Thoreau
published only two books during his lifetime but has since grown to be
regarded as an important literary figure.
Walden or Life in the Woods (1854) - Thoreau's most famous work describes
his experiment in essential living in a cabin at Walden Pond. It sets forth
his philosophies and urges that life should be lived more simply.
