New Releases by Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman''s ''The Complete Poems of Walt Whitman'' is a seminal collection showcasing the poet''s free verse and celebration of the human spirit. Whitman''s literary style, characterized by long, flowing lines and expansive imagery, revolutionized American poetry and helped define the transcendentalist movement. His poems often explore themes of nature, democracy, and the individual''s place in society, reflecting the optimism and exuberance of the American spirit during the 19th century. This comprehensive collection provides readers with an in-depth look at Whitman''s poetic genius and its enduring impact on the literary world. Walt Whitman, often referred to as the ''Bard of Democracy,'' drew inspiration from his diverse life experiences, including his work as a journalist and volunteer nurse during the Civil War. His belief in the interconnectedness of all living beings and his progressive views on equality and freedom are evident throughout his poetry. Whitman''s groundbreaking approach to form and subject matter continues to resonate with readers today. ''The Complete Poems of Walt Whitman'' is a must-read for poetry lovers, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of American literature. This collection offers a comprehensive overview of Whitman''s poetic vision and his enduring legacy in the world of literature.

Drum-Taps, first published in 1865, is a collection of poetry written by American poet Walt Whitman during the American Civil War. 18 poems additional poems were added later in the year to create Sequel to Drum-Taps.Includes a biography of the author.

Leaves of Grass is the magnificent collection of the poetry of Walt Whitman. Featuring "Song of Myself" and other examples of classic American poetry, this collection is essential reading for students and lovers of the written word.

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Come, said my soul, Such verses for my Body let us write, (for we are one,) That should I after return, Or, long, long hence, in other spheres, There to some group of mates the chants resuming, (Tallying Earth''s soil, trees, winds, tumultuous waves,) Ever with pleas''d smile I may keep on, Ever and ever yet the verses owning--as, first, I here and now Signing for Soul and Body, set to them my name,Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Though the first edition was published in 1855, Whitman spent most of his professional life writing and re-writing Leaves of Grass, revising it multiple times until his death. This resulted in vastly different editions over four decades-the first a small book of twelve poems and the last a compilation of over 400.The poems of Leaves of Grass are loosely connected, with each representing Whitman''s celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity. This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral. Where much previous poetry, especially English, relied on symbolism, allegory, and meditation on the religious and spiritual, Leaves of Grass (particularly the first edition) exalted the body and the material world. Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Transcendentalist movement, itself an offshoot of Romanticism, Whitman''s poetry praises nature and the individual human''s role in it. However, much like Emerson, Whitman does not diminish the role of the mind or the spirit; rather, he elevates the human form and the human mind, deeming both worthy of poetic praise.With one exception, the poems do not rhyme or follow standard rules for meter and line length. Among the poems in the collection are "Song of Myself," "I Sing the Body Electric," "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking." Later editions included Whitman''s elegy to the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom''d." Leaves of Grass was highly controversial during its time for its explicit sexual imagery, and Whitman was subject to derision by many contemporary critics. Over time, the collection has infiltrated popular culture and been recognized as one of the central works of American poetry. Walter "Walt" Whitman ( May 31, 1819 - March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality.Born in Huntington on Long Island, Whitman worked as a journalist, a teacher, a government clerk, and-in addition to publishing his poetry-was a volunteer nurse during the American Civil War. Early in his career, he also produced a temperance novel, Franklin Evans (1842). Whitman''s major work, Leaves of Grass, was first published in 1855 with his own money. The work was an attempt at reaching out to the common person with an American epic. He continued expanding and revising it until his death in 1892. After a stroke towards the end of his life, he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where his health further declined. When he died at age 72, his funeral became a public spectacle....

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From A to Z, the Penguin Drop Caps series collects 26 unique hardcovers—featuring cover art by Jessica Hische It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet. In a design collaboration between Jessica Hische and Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, the series features unique cover art by Hische, a superstar in the world of type design and illustration, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. to Wes Anderson''s recent film Moonrise Kingdom to Penguin''s own bestsellers Committed and Rules of Civility. With exclusive designs that have never before appeared on Hische''s hugely popular Daily Drop Cap blog, the Penguin Drop Caps series debuted with an ''A'' for Jane Austen''s Pride and Prejudice, a ''B'' for Charlotte Brönte''s Jane Eyre, and a ''C'' for Willa Cather''s My Ántonia. It continues with more perennial classics, perfect to give as elegant gifts or to showcase on your own shelves. W is for Whitman. 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 life, Whitman continuously revised, expanded, and republished Leaves of Grass, but the 1855 original marked Whitman’s fresh and bold arrival, greeted by Ralph Waldo Emerson as “the beginning of a great career.” This volume specially compiled for Penguin Drop Caps will also include a range of additional popular poems including selections from "Calamus," "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," and "Drum-Taps," as well as Whitman’s 1855, 1856 and 1976 prefaces and “Democratic Vistas.”

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1888 Edition.

The classic book, Leaves of Grass by Whitman! There''s a reason why Leaves of Grass is one of the best books of all time. If you haven''t read this classic, then you''d better pick up a copy of Leaves of Grass by Whitman today!

Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman. Whitman spent his entire life writing Leaves of Grass, revising it in several editions until his death. Among the poems in the collection are "Song of Myself", "I Sing the Body Electric", and in later editions, Whitman''s elegy to the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom''d".This edition of "Leaves Of Grass" also includes;* a chronology of Walt Whitman* a criticism by George Santayana* a letter of encouragement by Ralph Waldo Emerson* a testimonial by Robert G. Ingersoll* a eulogy delivered at the funeral of Walt Whitman by Robert G. Ingersoll.

So begins Leaves of Grass, the first great American poem and indeed, to this day, the greatest and most essentially American poem in all our national literature.

An intelligent introduction to this famous poem, including contextual information, an overview of critical reception and critical extracts, key passages with commentary and annotation, and the poem in its full ''final'' 1881 edition.

"Leaves of Grass," first published in 1855, contained twelve long untitled poems, but Whitman continued to expand it throughout his life. Whitman''s poetry was unprecedented in its unapologetic joy in the physical and its inextricable link to the spiritual. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote to him: "I am very happy in reading ["Leaves of Grass"], as great power makes us happy ... I find incomparable things said incomparably well, as they must be."

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