influence for Thoreau's later writings, including his seminal Walden. In fact, Thoreau wrote Walden after living in a cabin on land that Emerson owned. Their longstanding acquaintance offered Thoreau great encouragement in pursuing his desire to be a published author. References External links "Nature" at emerson central "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1836) at Oregon State University 1836 essays Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosophical literature Transcendentalism Works published anonymously