Walden and Other Writings (The Norton Library)

The Norton Library edition of Walden and Other Writings includes the complete text of the 1906 edition of Walden and a selection of Thoreau's most famous antislavery writings, with an introduction by Jedediah Britton-Purdy that provides historical and biographical context and prepares readers to engage with his spiritual and activist reflections on a modern life freely lived. The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations, with inviting introductions that highlight the works' significance and influence, endnotes and an easy-to-read design, and an affordable price that encourages students to buy the book and come to class with the assigned edition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

The Norton Library edition of Walden and Other Writings is a comprehensive collection of Thoreau's writings, including his renowned antislavery essays such as "Civil Disobedience," "Slavery in Massachusetts," and "A Plea for Captain John Brown." This edition, part of the Norton Library series, offers an introduction by Jedediah Britton-Purdy that provides historical and biographical context for Thoreau's works, preparing readers to engage with his spiritual and activist reflections on a modern life freely lived.

The Norton Library is a prestigious collection of influential texts and translations, curated and edited by renowned scholars. These editions are designed to provide readers with a meaningful and enduring introduction to the works that they will revisit throughout their lives. The inviting introductions in the Norton Library editions highlight the significance and influence of the works, offering the historical and literary context that students need to dive into with confidence.

Endnotes and an easy-to-read design ensure an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to engage with the text firsthand and refer to endnotes for further exploration as needed. Moreover, the affordable price of most Norton Library editions ($10 or less) makes them accessible to students, encouraging them to purchase the assigned edition and come to class prepared.

Jedediah Britton-Purdy, the editor of this edition, is the Beinecke Professor at Columbia Law School and a scholar of environmental and constitutional law. His extensive research on environmental themes includes books such as After Nature and This Land Is Our Land. He has also written extensively about Henry David Thoreau in prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, The Nation, and n+1.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393870701