Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition by Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition by Walt Whitman

Of Life immense in passion, pulse, and power,
Cheerful, for freest action form'd under the laws divine,
The Modern Man I sing. -- from Leaves of Grass The newest in our series of bold-faced thoughts on classic works This pocket-size, volume offers an innovative take on a beloved American masterpiece: the first (1855) edition of>Leaves of Grass, which consisted of an introduction by Whitman and merely twelve untitled poems. Though it has now passed its 155th anniversary, Walt Whitman's powerful poetry continues to inspire with its rich language, all-embracing populism, and boundless spirit. Whitman took it upon himself to establish a bold, sensual, new literary tradition that was distinctly American--and consciously set out to be at once the quintessential American poet and the voice of the common man. Leaves of Grass remains an enduring touchstone for writers everywhere, and for anyone who wants to get in touch with his or her own creative spirit. In addition to the text, this compact volume features highlighted passages, an introduction that relates the poems to today's perspective, and reflective writing exercises (with lined pages to write on).

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist, often considered the father of free verse. He paid for the initial publication of Leaves of Grass and revised it many times over his lifetime. Laura Ross has been a publishing professional for 30 years and has a M.F.A. in criticism from the Yale School of Drama.

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ISBN 13	9781402770661
ISBN 10	1402770669
Title	Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition
Author	Walt Whitman
Series	Bold-Faced Wisdom
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Union Square & Co.
Year published	2010-06-01
Number of pages	304
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.