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A timeless collection of hundreds of poems that resonate to the American spirit.  Leaves of Grass is a timeless collection of poems and essays penned by influential nineteenth-century writer Walt Whitman. This profound compilation explores topics such as nature, mysticism, mortality, transcendentalism, and democracy. Inspired by personal experiences and observations, Whitman spent almost four decades piecing together the complete work, sharing societal ideals and epiphanies about life that still resonate with readers today. This sturdy leather-bound edition of the complete Leaves of Grass also includes Whitman’s preface to the original 1855 edition, in which he expounds on his personal philosophy of writing poetry.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.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.

ONE OF THE CENTRAL WORKS OF AMERICAN POETRY First published in 1855, this poetry collection by American poet, Walt Whitman is a celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity, and spans the human element from the perspective of both the mind and the body. Instead of focusing on religion or spirituality, Leaves of Grass focuses mainly on celebrating the body, exalting nature, praising the senses, and the material world. He was greatly influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Transcendentalist movement. The writing, which was highly controversial and condemned as immoral due to its explicit sexual imagery, is with the exception of one poem, an innovative free style verse which does not rhyme or follow the standard rules for meter and line length. This collection of loosely-connected poems was a work in progress through over four decades. When Whitman published the first edition of Leaves of Grass at his own expense, it was a volume of only twelve poems. He spent most of his life writing and rewriting the book until at the end, after four decades, he published the final version containing over 400 poems only weeks before he died in 1892. In what is regarded by many scholars, to be a completely "do-it-yourself" project, the collection has infiltrated popular culture and is recognized today as one of the central works of American poetry. Many movements have used Whitman's work throughout the years as a means to further social and political change.

Walt Whitman is oe of America's most celebrated poets, and he was famous among his contemporaries in the mid-19th century, but that wasn't necessarily a good thing. The essayist and journalist made waves with his anthology Leaves of Grass, a collection of poetry that bridged the gaps between Transcendentalism and Realism but was considered obscene by much of the general public at the time. Nevertheless, his influential collection subsequently made him one of the greatest inspirations of generations of poets and writers, and it helped establish him as the "father of free verse".

Digterens appel er klar: Drag ud i verden, og tag mest muligt af den ind! Amerikansk litteraturs absolutte hovedværk af den selvlærte Walt Whitman udvider registret for hvor store forskelle et enkelt jeg kan rumme. Man mærker, at Whitmans mesterværk er fra Den Amerikanske Borgerkrigs æra. Ordene strutter af begejstring over tidens nye tanker om demokrati, lighed, individualisme, frihed og opgør med slaveri. Sang om mig selv har ikke været oversat i 50 år, men nu har Jakob Levinsen gendigtet det berusende overflødighedshorn af ord, som bare bliver ved med at ramme generationer af læsere med stadig nye poetiske efterskælv. Parolen om at 'rumme utallige' genfortolkes i dag af kunstnere som Stephen King, Bob Dylan og Zadie Smith. Ikke for ingenting bærer den selvoverskridende helt i tv-serien Breaking Bad navnet Walter White; han er som forvandlet, da han en dag fisker en bog med Whitmans digte op fra sin gamle kasse med gemte sager. – Gemt, men aldrig glemt.

In 1855 Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work which defined him as one of America's most influential voices, and which 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.

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"Drum-Taps" by Walt Whitman is an affirmative and poignant collection of poems that reflects the poet's deep engagement with the American Civil War. Published during the mid-19th century, Whitman's work captures the emotional and physical toll of war while celebrating the resilience and spirit of the American people. In "Drum-Taps," readers can expect a series of verses that provide a vivid and personal portrayal of the Civil War experience. Whitman, often referred to as the "poet of democracy," likely employs a free verse style to convey the raw and unfiltered emotions of soldiers on the battlefield, as well as the impact of the war on the nation. The title, "Drum-Taps," suggests a thematic focus on the military and the rhythmic beats of war drums, emphasizing the sounds and cadences associated with conflict. Whitman's verses may explore themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the profound human experiences that emerge during times of strife.

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One of the Greatest Poems in American Literature Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was considered by many to be one of the most important American poets of all time. He had a profound influence on all those who came after him. "Song of Myself", a portion of Whitman's monumental poetry collection "Leaves of Grass", is one of his most beloved poems. It was through this moving piece that Whitman first made himself known to the world. One of the most acclaimed of all American poems, it is written in Whitman's signature free verse style, without a regular form, meter, or rhythm. His lines have a mesmerizing chant-like quality, as he sought to make poetry more appealing. Few poems are as fun to read aloud as this one. Considered to be the core of his poetic vision, this poem is an optimistic and inspirational look at the world in 1855. It is exhilarating, epic, and fresh in its brilliant and fascinating diction and wordplay as it tries to capture the unique meaning of words of the day, while also embracing the rapidly evolving vocabularies of the sciences and the streets. Far ahead of its time, it was considered by many social conservatives to be scandalous and obscene for its depiction of sexuality and desire, while at the same time, critics hailed the poem as a modern masterpiece. This first version of "Song of Myself" is far superior to the later versions and will delight readers with the playfulness of its diction as it glorifies the self, body, and soul."I am large, I contain multitudes,"

THICK-SPRINKLED BUNTING Thick-sprinkled bunting! flag of stars!Long yet your road, fateful flag¿long yet your road, and lined with bloody death,For the prize I see at issue at last is the world,All its ships and shores I see interwoven with your threads greedy banner;Dream'd again the flags of kings, highest borne, to flaunt unrival'd?O hasten flag of man¿O with sure and steady step, passing highest flags of kings,Walk supreme to the heavens mighty symbol¿run up above them all,Flag of stars! thick-sprinkled bunting! BEAT! BEAT! DRUMS! Beat! beat! drums!¿blow! bugles! blow!Through the windows¿through doors¿burst like a ruthless force,Into the solemn church, and scatter the congregation,Into the school where the scholar is studying;Leave not the bridegroom quiet¿no happiness must he have now with his bride,Not the peaceful farmer any peace, ploughing his field or gathering his grain,So fierce you whirr and pound you drums¿so shrill you bugles blow. Beat! beat! drums!¿blow! bugles! blow!Over the traffic of cities¿over the rumble of wheels in the streets;Are beds prepared for sleepers at night in the houses? no sleepers must sleep in those beds,No bargainers' bargains by day¿no brokers or speculators¿would theycontinue?Would the talkers be talking? would the singer attempt to sing?Would the lawyer rise in the court to state his case before the judge?Then rattle quicker, heavier drums¿you bugles wilder blow. Beat! beat! drums!¿blow! bugles! blow!Make no parley¿stop for no expostulation,Mind not the timid¿mind not the weeper or prayer,Mind not the old man beseeching the young man,Let not the child's voice be heard, nor the mother's entreaties,Make even the trestles to shake the dead where they lie awaiting the hearses,So strong you thump O terrible drums¿so loud you bugles blow.

The Selected Short Poems of Walt Whitman presents the best short poems by America's greatest poet. Unlike other editions of Whitman's poetry, we print the earliest and most powerful version of each poem, drawing from each edition of Leaves of Grass that Whitman published between 1855 and 1892. Walt Whitman was born in 1819 on Long Island. His early life was devoted to journalism, and throughout the 1840s he contributed fiction, essays, and more traditional poetry to many New York newspapers. The first edition of Leaves of Grass was published at the poet's own expense in 1855, and until his death in 1892 the book went through numerous revisions and expansions. While he did receive the early support of Ralph Waldo Emerson, many in the wider literary and public world were unable to forgive his frank treatment of sexuality, and the apparent formlessness of his poems. Whitman spent much of the Civil War in Washington, D.C., frequenting the soldier hospitals and caring for the wounded and dying. After the war, he become a guru of sorts to a handful of followers who vehemently defended his work, and many writers - including Oscar Wilde, in 1882 - began to make pilgrimages to Whitman's home in his later years. When he died in Camden, New Jersey, in 1892, the New York Times declared "we cannot call him a great poet unless we deny poetry to be an art." It is now recognized that he redefined poetry as no American had before or since.The S4N Pocket Poems Series presents classic long poems and books of poetry as they were originally presented, free of interpretation and notes, and in an attractive size that can be carried and read anywhere.

"An outstanding introduction to Whitman's life and work. A biographical sketch and a description of the time period...preface this collection of 26 poems and excerpts. Levin... introduces each selection with pertinent information about its relevance to a larger work, its relationship to Whitman's beliefs, or the symbolism within it... selections are thought provoking, descriptive, and full of emotion. Burke's pastel drawings add to the feelings...and to the emotional impact of each poem...This superb volume can be used to teach literature or to show a variety of poetic devices and style."-- "SLJ. "Perhaps the most ambitious attempt to bring poetry to children...includes selections from the poet's classic collection..."-- "Los Angeles Times. 48 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Edited, with an Introduction, by Lawrence Buell

This compact edition offers a substantial selection of Whitman's writing. Highlights include the full text of the 1855 Preface to Leaves of Grass, the 1855 text of the poem later titled "Song of Myself," the complete "Live Oak, with Moss" sequence, numerous selections from the 1881 edition of Leaves of Grass, and several samples of Whitman's early and late prose. The appendices include nineteenth-century reviews of Leaves of Grass, a selection of illustrations showing Whitman's design choices for various editions of the book, and numerous portraits of the author. This volume is one of a number of editions that have been drawn from the pages of the acclaimed Broadview Anthology of American Literature. The series is designed to make selections from the anthology available in a format convenient for use in a wide variety of contexts; each edition features an introduction and explanatory footnotes, and is designed to meet the needs of today's students. This edition departs from most other editions in the series in one important respect--its format. The large page size of the edition facilitates the reading of Whitman's long lines of verse.

A captivating collection of nature-themed poetry and prose, Natuurleven features the work of the acclaimed Dutch author Maurits Wagenvoort, as well as several translations of the poetry of Walt Whitman. With lush descriptions of natural environments and their inhabitants, this volume is a must-read for lovers of outdoor life and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Lafayette in Brooklyn is a stirring ode to the heroic French general who helped America win her independence. Written by renowned poet Walt Whitman, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1855, "Leaves of Grass" is the seminal work of American poet Walt Whitman. This edition includes the first three volumes of the collection, which were published over the course of almost 40 years. With its groundbreaking free-verse style and raw, unvarnished depictions of life in America, "Leaves of Grass" remains one of the most influential works of poetry in the English language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

One of the most significant works in American poetry, Leaves of Grass is Walt Whitman's celebration of democracy, nature, and the human spirit. This edition includes several of Whitman's later poems, providing readers with a comprehensive view of his lifelong project. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The fourth volume in a multi-volume series collecting the complete works of Walt Whitman, including poetry and prose.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Step into the world of Walt Whitman during his time as editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle with this fascinating collection of his editorials, essays, and reviews. Gain insight into the mind of one of America's greatest poets and intellectuals as he grapples with the issues of his day and reflects on the power of literature and the arts. A must-read for fans of Whitman and anyone interested in the development of American culture in the mid-19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This collection of poems by Walt Whitman represents some of the best and most beloved works of one of America's most iconic poets. The book is a celebration of life, love, and the beauty of the natural world, and reflects Whitman's deeply humanistic and optimistic worldview. It is a must-read for fans of poetry, American literature, and for anyone seeking inspiration and beauty in their reading.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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