Who Are We? (S01E01)

Henry David Thoreau's formative years take place during a time when a nation grapples with its principles amidst the encroachment of industry on the natural world. Following his time at Harvard College, Thoreau finds inspiration in Ralph Waldo Emerson, which leads him to pursue a writing career. A personal loss intensifies his connection to the natural environment, prompting him to retreat from society. He constructs a cabin in the woods, embracing a life of simplicity, intention, and tranquility, focusing on his writing away from the chaos of the outside world.