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Leaves of Grass
Series: Collins Classics
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Leaves of Grass
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I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars…
First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, Leaves of Grass has become one of the most celebrated poetry collections in the history of American literature. A master of free verse, Walt Whitman captures the true spirit of his homeland and its people through his poetry. He explores a wide range of themes, encompassing American identity and cultural values, democracy, nature and the mysteries of the human spirit.
Featuring the poems of the original 1855 edition, Leaves of Grass remains an influential work within the American literary tradition, studied and treasured around the world.
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Renowned for its profound impact, Leaves of Grass is praised as a cornerstone of American literature. Esteemed figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson have lauded it as a groundbreaking work, while Ezra Pound recognises Whitman as a quintessential American poet. Harold Bloom highlights Whitman's influence on American identity, portraying him as a parental figure to American imagination.
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ISBN: 9780008110604
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 August 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: William Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 100g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Walt Whitman was born on Long Island, New York in 1819. He spent most of his early life in Brooklyn where he served as editor for a number of newspapers for brief periods. His first major work, Leaves of Grass, was published in 1855 and was subsequently published in nine enlarged editions throughout his lifetime. In 1862 in the midst of the Civil War, Whitman set out for the battlefield to find his wounded brother and continued to volunteer in hospitals throughout the length of the war. He died in 1892.
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