Henry David Thoreau

Description

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

Upcoming Episodes

• Who Are We?

  Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author, retreating to a cabin in the woods to live simply and write. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Mar. 30, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Apr. 01, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• 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. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Mar. 30, 2026 @ 11:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Apr. 01, 2026 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• 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. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Apr. 01, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Apr. 02, 2026 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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