Walt Whitman: The Complete Poems Paperback - 2005
by Walt Whitman; Francis Murphy (Editor)
In 1855 Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work that defined him as one of America's most influential voices and that he added to throughout his life. A collection of astonishing originality and intensity, it spoke of politics, sexual emancipation, and what it meant to be an American. From the joyful 'Song of Myself' and 'I Sing the Body Electric' to the elegiac 'When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd,' Whitman's art fuses oratory, journalism, and song in a vivid celebration of humanity. Containing all Whitman's known poetic work, this edition reprints the final, or 'deathbed,' edition of Leaves of Grass (189192). Earlier versions of many poems are also given, including the 1855 'Song of Myself.'
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In 1855 Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work that defined him as one of America’s most influential voices and that he added to throughout his life. A collection of astonishing originality and intensity, it spoke of politics, sexual emancipation, and what it meant to be an American. From the joyful “Song of Myself” and “I Sing the Body Electric” to the elegiac “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d,” Whitman’s art fuses oratory, journalism, and song in a vivid celebration of humanity. Containing all Whitman’s known poetic work, this edition reprints the final, or “deathbed,” edition of Leaves of Grass (1891–92). Earlier versions of many poems are also given, including the 1855 “Song of Myself.”
- Features a completely new—and fuller—introduction discussing the development of Whitman's poetic career, his influence on later American poets, and his impact on the American cultural sensibility
- Includes chronology, updated suggestions for further reading, and extensive notes
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- Title Walt Whitman: The Complete Poems
- Author Walt Whitman; Francis Murphy (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 896
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, U.S.A.
- Date 2005-03-29
- Features Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140424515 / 0140424512
- Weight 1.37 lbs (0.62 kg)
- Dimensions 7.78 x 5.16 x 1.66 in (19.76 x 13.11 x 4.22 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Poetry, Modern - 19th century
- Dewey Decimal Code 811.3
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