The Cambridge Companion to Henry David Thoreau is intended as an accessible guide to reading and understanding the works of Thoreau. Presenting essays by a dist

Presenting essays by a distinguished array of contributors, the Companion is a valuable resource for historical and contextual material, whether on early writin

The theory and practice of civil disobedience has once again taken on import, given recent events. Considering widespread dissatisfaction with normal political

Offers an overview of American environmental literature across genres and time periods, introducing readers to a range of ecocritical methodologies.

The writings of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) have captivated scholars, activists, and ecologists for more than a century. Less attention has been paid, howev