Henry David Thoreau.

Henry David Thoreau

Examining the life and work of 19th century writer Henry David Thoreau.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 3/30 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Who Are We?

Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author, retreating to a cabin in the woods to live simply and write.

Mon, 3/30 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Being Alive

Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books at Walden Pond; over his two year stay, an expedition to Maine and an act of civil disobediance protesting slavery reshape his idea of freedom.

Tue, 3/31 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Who Are We?

Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author, retreating to a cabin in the woods to live simply and write.

Tue, 3/31 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Being Alive

Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books at Walden Pond; over his two year stay, an expedition to Maine and an act of civil disobediance protesting slavery reshape his idea of freedom.

Tue, 3/31 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Several More Lives to Live

Thoreau returns to society, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and makes two more Maine trips; Thoreau writes with renewed energy as he faces a lifelong illness.

Wed, 4/1 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Several More Lives to Live

Thoreau returns to society, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and makes two more Maine trips; Thoreau writes with renewed energy as he faces a lifelong illness.