Leaves of Grass

Name: Leaves of Grass
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780008110604
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By Walt Whitman

Series: Collins Classics

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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that explores themes of nature, humanity, and the self. Through a series of free-verse poems, Whitman celebrates the beauty and diversity of life, exploring the interconnectedness of all living things. The work is known for its transcendentalist themes and its bold, innovative language.
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I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars…

First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, Leaves of Grass has become one of the most celebrated poetry collections in the history of American literature. A master of free verse, Walt Whitman captures the true spirit of his homeland and its people through his poetry. He explores a wide range of themes, encompassing American identity and cultural values, democracy, nature and the mysteries of the human spirit.

Featuring the poems of the original 1855 edition, Leaves of Grass remains an influential work within the American literary tradition, studied and treasured around the world.

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Renowned for its profound impact, Leaves of Grass is praised as a cornerstone of American literature. Esteemed figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson have lauded it as a groundbreaking work, while Ezra Pound recognises Whitman as a quintessential American poet. Harold Bloom highlights Whitman's influence on American identity, portraying him as a parental figure to American imagination.

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ISBN: 9780008110604

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 176

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Walt Whitman was born on Long Island, New York in 1819. He spent most of his early life in Brooklyn where he served as editor for a number of newspapers for brief periods. His first major work, Leaves of Grass, was published in 1855 and was subsequently published in nine enlarged editions throughout his lifetime. In 1862 in the midst of the Civil War, Whitman set out for the battlefield to find his wounded brother and continued to volunteer in hospitals throughout the length of the war. He died in 1892.

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