The Essential Works of Walt Whitman (eBook)

Leaves of Grass, Franklin Evans, The Half-Breed, Manly Health and Training, Specimen Days…

Walt Whitman (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
1930 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-406639564-3 (EAN)

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Walt Whitman's 'The Essential Works of Walt Whitman' is a collection of poetry and essays that encapsulates the transcendentalist ideas and free verse style that Whitman is known for. Through his powerful imagery and celebration of the individual, Whitman explores themes of democracy, nature, and the human experience. This anthology includes iconic works such as 'Leaves of Grass' and 'Song of Myself', showcasing Whitman's innovative use of language and form that revolutionized American literature in the 19th century. The collection provides insight into Whitman's unique literary style and its significance in the context of American poetry. Walt Whitman, a prominent figure in American literature, was influenced by his personal experiences, including his travels, work as a journalist, and time spent as a nurse during the Civil War. His diverse background and admiration for democracy and individualism are reflected in his writings, making him a seminal voice in American literature. I highly recommend 'The Essential Works of Walt Whitman' to readers interested in American poetry, transcendentalism, or the evolution of literary form. Whitman's profound insights and groundbreaking style continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a timeless masterpiece worthy of exploration.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 19th-Century Literature • american classics • American poetry • Ashes of Her Love • black book of poems • civil war era • democratic ideals • dream work • Emily Dickinson • Humanistic Philosophy • Literary ethos • mary oliver • milk and honey • nature imagery • Paradise Lost • Poetic identity • Robert Frost • the Iliad • The Prophet • Transcendentalism