Leaves of Grass

"I am large, I contain multitudes" A Penguin Classic When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass...
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Author: Walt Whitman
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Leaves of Grass by Whitman, Walt

Leaves of Grass

CHF 17.29

Leaves of Grass

CHF 17.29
Author: Walt Whitman
Format: Paperback
Language: English
"I am large, I contain multitudes"

A Penguin Classic

When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass in July 1855, he altered the course of literary history. One of the greatest masterpieces of American literature, it redefined the rules of poetry while describing the soul of the American character. Throughout his great career, Whitman continuously revised, expanded, and republished Leaves of Grass, but many critics believe that the book that matters most is the 1855 original. Penguin Classics proudly presents that text in its original and complete form, with an introductory essay by the writer and poet Malcolm Cowley.

"I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you."

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Author: Walt Whitman
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 07/10/1961
Pages: 145
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780140421996
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Newsweek 10/29/2007 pg. 16
Newsweek 03/10/2008 pg. 16
Newsweek 07/13/2009 pg. 46

About the Author
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was born on Long Island and educated in Brooklyn, New York. He served as a printer's devil, journeyman compositor, itinerant schoolteacher, editor, and unofficial nurse to Northern and Southern soldiers.

Malcolm Cowley (editor/introducer; 1898-1989) a leadiing literary figure of his time, wrote numerous books of literary criticism, essays, and poetry.


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