Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

Leaves of Grass (Legend Classics) (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, in 1855. Whitman spent most of his professional life writing and revising it multiple times until his death.It was highly controversial during its time for its explicit sexual imagery, and Whitman was subject to derision by

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

'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

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

First published in 1855 and extended by the author over the course of more than three decades, Leaves of Grass embodies Walt Whitman's lifetime ambition to create a new voice that could capture the spirit and vibrancy of the young American nation, while celebrating at the same time 'Nature without

Walt Whitman: The Complete Poems (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

From Leaves of Grass to 'Song of Myself,' all of Whitman's poetry in one volume In 1855 Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work that defined him as one of America's most influential voices and that he added to throughout his life. A collection of astonishing originality and intensity, it

Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman

A collectible new Penguin Classics series: stunning, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets, which present each poet's most famous book of verse as it was originally published. Designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith and beautifully set, these slim, A format volumes are the ultimate

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of poetry by the 19th-century American poet, Walt

Listy trávy - Walt Whitman

Kniha Listy trávy je první český překlad původního vydání Leaves of Grass (1855) Walta Whitmana. Obsahuje i pasáže, které v pozdějších vydáních sám básník vyškrtal nebo poupravil. Vůbec poprvé si tu český čtenář může přečíst i Whitmanovu rozsáhlou předmluvu,

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

Whitman is today regarded as America's Homer or Dante, and his work the touchstone for literary originality in the New World. In Leaves of Grass, he abandoned the rules of traditional poetry - breaking the standard metered line, discarding the obligatory rhyming scheme, and using the vernacular

Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman

The publication of 'Leaves of Grass' in July 1855 was a landmark event in literary history. Ralph Waldo Emerson judged the book 'the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom America has yet contributed.' Nothing like the volume had ever appeared before. Everything about it - the unusual jacket

Leaves of Grass: Selected Poems (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

Leaves of Grass is Walt Whitman's glorious poetry collection, first published in 1855, which he revised and expanded throughout his lifetime. It was ground-breaking in its subject matter and in its direct, unembellished style. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

An unabridged collection of classic verse speaking profoundly into the lives of readers today.Leaves of Grass, featuring beloved poems such as 'Oh Captain! My Captain!' and 'Song of Myself,' was met with both scathing criticism and glowing praise when it was originally published in 1855. Arguably

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Leather)

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,

Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

As featured in AMC's Breaking Bad, given by Gale Boetticher to Walter White and discovered by Hank Schrader. 'I celebrate myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease....observing a spear

Poetry of Walt Whitman (Whitman Walt)(Paperback / softback)

Leaves of Grass: The Death-Bed Edition (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as 'disgraceful.' Ralph Waldo Emerson found it 'the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet produced.' Published at the author's expense on July 4, 1855, Leaves of Grass

Song of Myself (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

One of Walt Whitman's most loved and greatest poems, 'Song of Myself' is an optimistic and inspirational look at the world. Originally published as part of 'Leaves of Grass' in 1855, 'Song of Myself' is as accessible and important today as when it was first written. Read 'Song of Myself' and enjoy

Whitman: Poetry and Prose (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

This Library of America edition is the biggest and best edition of Walt Whitman's writings ever published. It includes all of his poetry and what he considered his complete prose. It is also the only collection that includes, in exactly the form in which it appeared in 1855, the first edition of

Walt Whitman: A Literary Life (Wagner-Martin Linda)(Paperback)

Walt Whitman: A Literary Life highlights two major influences on Whitman's poetry and life: the American Civil War and his economic condition. Linda Wagner-Martin performs a close reading of many of Whitman's poems, particularly his Civil War work (in Drum-Taps) and those poems written during the

The Poetry of Walt Whitman (Selby Nick)(Pevná vazba)

This Readers' Guide assembles some of the most important critical writings about Walt Whitman in order to demonstrate how critical debate about him has reflected changing perceptions of America itself. Starting with early reviews, the guide moves through essays that elevate Whitman to America's

Wild Fox of Yemen (Almontaser Threa)(Paperback / softback)

An exciting debut from the winner of the Walt Whitman

Brute (Skaja Emily)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets, Emily Skaja's unforgettable debut is an 'exquisitely crafted, visceral, indelible' (Roxane Gay) collection about love, gender and

Pulp (Bukowski Charles)(Paperback)

'The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.'--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author'He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.'--Leonard Cohen, songwriterOpening with the exotic Lady Death entering the gumshoe-writer's seedy office in pursuit of a writer named Celine, this novel demonstrates

Women (Bukowski Charles)(Paperback)

'The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.'--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author'He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.'--Leonard Cohen, songwriterLow-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing

Factotum (Bukowski Charles)(Paperback)

'The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.'--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author'He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.'--Leonard Cohen, songwriterOne of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across