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Ages: 16 - 18
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A film documentary showing video footage of his home at Walden Pond, with selections of the book read by a male narrator, with woodwind instrumentation (just a little too loud) in the background. Includes illustrations from primary documents of the ...time. Relates this work to contemporary philosophers and peacemakers. (4:12)
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July 21, 2009 at 09:40 AM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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Henry David Thoreau is justly famous for his book "Walden," which tells the story of the two years he spent living by the pond, in the Concord woods. But he also wrote a journal, which he started at age 20 in 1837, and kept up until 1861, shortly bef...ore he died. This diary of Thoreau's daily thoughts and this five minute video highlights his life.
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May 29, 2011 at 05:55 PM
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Ages: 17 - 18
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Lecture on Thoreau's philosophy and his writing. Enthusiastically arrated by adult male, with one still image shown of Thoreau on screen. (8:56)
July 21, 2009 at 09:33 AM
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Ages: 17 - 18
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Conclusion of this lecture by the same narrator, with one still image of Walden Pond at night. Discusses Winthrop's problem with the individual and Thoreau's philosophy. He asks good questions about Thoreau's intent; why does he write for society w...hen he claims he is "busy with me?" The teacher takes a look at conscience. He is applauded at the end of the lecture. Part 3 of 3 (8:42)
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July 21, 2009 at 09:37 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this The People Speak video clip, actor David Strathairn performs an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience during the Black Hawk War. The introduction is provided by Danny Glover. (2:00)
July 17, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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Ages: 16 - 18
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Part 2 of 3 of this lecture on Thoreau's philosophy. The same male narrator speaks while a still image of Walden Pond is shown. Very well written explanation for readers of Thoreau, with substantiation by reading selections of Thoreau's words. "I ...am free because of what is in me." (9:10)
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July 21, 2009 at 09:35 AM
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Ages: 16 - 18
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Narration with still images discusses Transcendentalism and Thoreau's time on Walden Pond. Compares his Civil Disobedience essay to Vietname era protestors. Woodwind music in background. (1:43)
July 21, 2009 at 09:46 AM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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A series on interviews with professionals about these two authors is the subject of this two hour videos. The speakers discuss the history of the Early Republic, the transcendental
movement, and American intellectual history through the writings of... Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Emerson pioneered the transcendental movement with his essay Nature. Insights include the energy crisis created at that time by cutting down all the trees for firewood. Comparing and contrasting these two authors is also done. Easy for students to understand and adds insights into what they wrote. The video also relates the writings to the history of the time and the Revolutionary movement.
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February 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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This two minute essay provides insights into how Thoreau came to be active in expressing himself against the establishment. It contains excerpts from Civil Disobedience including his comments against slavery, war, and the importance of a citizens dut...y to speak out and take action.
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February 19, 2011 at 11:02 PM
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