Walden Writer is a term used to describe the American author Henry David Thoreau (7 letters). Thoreau is best known for his book Walden, which was published in 1854 and is considered one of the most influential works of American literature. Thoreau was a philosopher, naturalist, and poet who wrote about his experiences living in a cabin near Walden Pond in Massachusetts. He was an advocate for civil disobedience and environmentalism, and his writings have had a lasting impact on modern society.