Which early poems and essays by Henry David Thoreau appeared in The Dial?

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Henry David Thoreau was a frequent contributor to The Dial, the magazine established by the Transcendentalists. The publication featured a variety of his early works, including both poetry and essays.1

Contributions to The Dial

  • Inaugural Issue (July 1840): Thoreau’s poem "Sympathy" and his essay on the Roman poet Aulus Persius Flaccus appeared in the first issue.1
  • Nature Essays: In July 1842, the magazine published "Natural History of Massachusetts," which was presented as a book review. Later, it featured his nature essay "A Winter Walk".1
  • Other Poetry: Throughout its run, The Dial published several of his lyrics, including "To the Maiden in the East".1

The Dial ceased publication in April 1844, having provided a platform for a wider variety of Thoreau’s writing than any other magazine during his lifetime.1