Delight in the work that forever changed the course of American poetry! Walt Whitman's modern and ecstatic free-verse poems shocked, enraged, and delighted critics of the time for their celebration of physical pleasures and the human body. Throughout his life, Whitman continuously revised and republished Leaves of Grass , but the 1855 original, reproduced in this elegant gift edition, showcases his dramatic entrance into the world of poetry. Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket. Gold-gilded page edges. Premium ...
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Delight in the work that forever changed the course of American poetry! Walt Whitman's modern and ecstatic free-verse poems shocked, enraged, and delighted critics of the time for their celebration of physical pleasures and the human body. Throughout his life, Whitman continuously revised and republished Leaves of Grass , but the 1855 original, reproduced in this elegant gift edition, showcases his dramatic entrance into the world of poetry. Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket. Gold-gilded page edges. Premium acid-free archival-quality paper. Compact volume is designed for both portability and longevity. A classic for the home or office library. Book measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high. 176 pages. Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was a poet, journalist, and essayist from New York. Considered by many to be the father of contemporary American poetry, he popularized the use of free verse in his seminal work, Leaves of Grass . His poetry, though controversial during his lifetime, is now revered for its explorations of freedom, the natural world, and the human body. Whitman's belief of poetry remains as true today as it was when he was alive: that ''to have great poets, there must be great audiences.''
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You may like Walt Whitman or you may not, but you can't claim to know American literature if you've never read Whitman. There it is. Get used to it. If it helps any, remember: you only have to do it once. Wear a bib, you won't get any on ya!
Rosie1954
Jul 2, 2007
Wonderful
One should slowly drink in Whitman, take your time and savour it like a fine aged wine. I most enjoy The Body Electric among his many great works, all in one volume. I thought how odd that he appeared such a rugged, almost cowboy like, tough exterior of a man, to write such passionate, deep, and profusely beautiful poetry. Awww we are not what we look like. Leaves of Grass stands alone as an exceptional and wonderful piece of work.
