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

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

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

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

Poems (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

The major male poet of nineteenth-century America (his female counterpart is Emily Dickinson), Whitman is the poet of grand passions great open spaces, lofty mourning and male love. This volume includes a wide selection from every period of Whitman's creative career, including many poems from the

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

Whitman: Poems (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

The Everyman's Library Pocket Poets hardcover series is popular for its compact size and reasonable price which does not compromise content. Poems: Whitman contains forty-two of the American master's poems, including 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,' 'Song of Myself,' 'I Hear America Singing,' 'Halcyon

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

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,

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

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

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

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Pevná vazba)

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

The Continual Condition: Poems (Bukowski Charles)(Paperback)

'The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.'--Joyce Carol Oates 'He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.'--Leonard Cohen, songwriter Arguably the most imitated and influential American poet of the previous half-century, Charles Bukowski remains a counter-culture icon more than a decade after his

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

The Last Night of the Earth Poems (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, songwriterIn The Last Night of the Earth Poems, Charles Bukowski's gritty poems deal with writing, death and immortality, literature, city life, illness,

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

The Pleasures of the Damned: Poems, 1951-1993 (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, songwriterThe Pleasures of the Damned features selected later poetry of Charles Bukowski, America's most influential poet.To his legions of fans, Charles

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

An exciting debut from the winner of the Walt Whitman

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

Play the Piano (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, songwriterPlay the Piano introduces Charles Bukowski's poetry from the 1970s. He leads a life full of gambling and booze but also finds love. These poems

Septuagenarian Stew (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, songwriterSeptuagenarian Stew is a combination of poetry and stories written by Charles Bukowski that delve into the lives of different people on the