Walden and Other Writings (The Norton Library)

features the complete text of the 1906 edition of and a selection of Thoreau’s most famous antislavery writings: “Civil Disobedience,” “Slavery in Massachusetts,” and “A Plea for Captain John Brown.” An introduction by Jedediah Britton-Purdy offers historical and biographical context for Thoreau’s writings and prepares readers to engage with his spiritual and activist reflections on a modern life freely lived. is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations—influential works of literature and philosophy—introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they’ll re-read over a lifetime. : Jedediah Britton-Purdy is the Beinecke Professor at Columbia Law School and a scholar of environmental and constitutional law. His books on environmental themes include . He has also written about Henry David Thoreau in venues including , and .