Presents a revision of the 1973 Norton Critical Edition of Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," and includes the full text of the 1855 edition, as well as excerpts from two prose works, annotations, and commentary.
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...
Walt Whitman published and designed The First Edition of Leaves of Grass in 1855. The edition included twelve untitled poems, which were named in later editions.
This volume include the first edition, the final, authorized "Death-Bed" edition, and selections of the best poems from preceding editions and other sources.
Although 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 collection brings together Whitman's greatest and most famous poems spanning the whole of his career. From the groundbreaking first edition of "Leaves of Grass are seven poems, including "Song of Myself" and "I Sing the Body Electric.
ABOUT THIS EDITION: With exception of the titles of the different parts - which were added, for better navigation, from later editions - this edition presents an authentic reproduction of the original 1855 first edition of 'Leaves of Grass' ...
The typeface, design, and layout of the original publication of the first great American poem are captured in this special commemorative edition celebrating the seminal volume's 150th anniversary.
This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral.
This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral.
How is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman.