Walden

• Who was Henry David Thoreau?

  A principal author in the

  transcendentalist movement, born in 1817 in Concord, Massachusetts.
• What key influence did Ralph Waldo Emerson have on Thoreau?

  Emerson encouraged Thoreau in his writing and introduced him to transcendentalist views.
• Where did Thoreau spend a significant amount of time living in solitude?

  At Walden Pond, where he built a cabin to pursue a simple life.
• What motivated Thoreau to move to New York after his brother's death?

  His grief and desire to pursue writing led him to the city, but he ultimately disliked it.
• How long did Thoreau live in his cabin at Walden Pond?

  From 1845 to 1847.
• What type of writing did Thoreau produce during his time at Walden?

  He kept a journal documenting his simple life and observations.
• What was the title of Thoreau's book published from his writings during this period?

  ”Walden; or, Life in the Woods."
• What was Thoreau's objective in living at Walden Pond?

  To find a self-sufficient and simple life in solitude.