Song Of Myself The Original 1855 Edition The 1892 Death Bed Edition

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 1137 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9788074849770

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Song of Myself: The First Edition of 1855 + The Death Bed Edition of 1892 by Walt Whitman Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: “Song of Myself: The First Edition of 1855 + The Death Bed Edition of 1892” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Song of Myself" is a poem by Walt Whitman that is included in his work Leaves of Grass. It has been credited as "representing the core of Whitman’s poetic vision". The poem was first published without sections as the first of twelve untitled poems in the first (1855) edition of Leaves of Grass. The first edition was published by Whitman at his own expense. In 1856 it was called "A Poem of Walt Whitman, an American" and in 1860 it was simply termed "Walt Whitman." Walter "Walt" Whitman (1819 – 1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781611806458

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Song of Myself by Walt Whitman Pdf

One of the best-known and most stirring American poems, brilliantly edited by Stephen Mitchell, now available in the Shambhala Pocket Library series. An undeniable and beloved classic of American poetry, “Song of Myself” was originally published as part of Leaves of Grass, with Whitman expanding, revising, and editing it in subsequent editions for much of his life. Here, Stephen Mitchell has gone back to the first edition, only substituting revisions from later editions that express the original vision and clarity of the piece. Tangling with themes of the self, nature, and one’s place in the universe, Whitman’s labor of language comes again and again to a simple yet astonishing conclusion—“I contain multitudes”—that everything, even the smallest, most seemingly insignificant blade of grass and tiny ant have inside them the infinite universe. This is Whitman at his most wild and raw, as large and lusty as life, fulfilling his promise to all future generations: I too am not a bit tamed . . . . I too am untranslatable, I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9788027233793

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SONG OF MYSELF (The Original 1855 Edition & The 1892 Death Bed Edition) by Walt Whitman Pdf

"Song of Myself" is a poem by Walt Whitman that is included in his work Leaves of Grass. It has been credited as "representing the core of Whitman's poetic vision". The poem was first published without sections as the first of twelve untitled poems in the first (1855) edition of Leaves of Grass. The first edition was published by Whitman at his own expense. In 1856 it was called "A Poem of Walt Whitman, an American" and in 1860 it was simply termed "Walt Whitman." Walter "Walt" Whitman (1819 – 1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9788027233946

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LEAVES OF GRASS (The Original 1855 Edition & The 1892 Death Bed Edition) by Walt Whitman Pdf

Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by Walt Whitman. Though the first edition was published in 1855, Whitman spent his entire life writing Leaves of Grass, revising it in several editions until his death. Whitman was intentional in not organizing the book in any chronological way. Instead, he was concerned with the journey of the poetry. He desired that the reader would see a self formed through the words and themes of the book. He writes poems of a political, social, personal, and sexual nature, all ideas that he will elaborate on in later sections. 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. He included no mention of the author, only his name on the copyright and in one line of the first poem, which is later titled "Song of Myself". Whitman's final edition, the 1891-92 edition, also known as "The Deathbed Edition," is simply grammatical corrections of the 1881 edition, and the addition of "November Boughs" as a supplement, "Good-Bye my Fancy" as a second supplement, and "A Backward Glance O'er Travell'd Roads" as the closing essay. Walter "Walt" Whitman (1819 – 1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1484884493

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Song of Myself by Walt Whitman Pdf

This book compiles both the first (1855) and final revised (1892) versions of Walt Whitman's masterpiece, "Song of Myself" in one volume, making it unique and valuable for students of American literature. Published by American Renaissance Books; see our other books at AmericanRenaissanceBooks.com.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1587261030

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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Pdf

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 1137 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9788074849763

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Leaves Of Grass: The First Edition of 1855 + The Death Bed Edition of 1892 by Walt Whitman Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: “Leaves Of Grass: The First Edition of 1855 + The Death Bed Edition of 1892” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by Walt Whitman. Though the first edition was published in 1855, Whitman spent his entire life writing Leaves of Grass, revising it in several editions until his death. Whitman was intentional in not organizing the book in any chronological way. Instead, he was concerned with the journey of the poetry. He desired that the reader would see a self formed through the words and themes of the book. He writes poems of a political, social, personal, and sexual nature, all ideas that he will elaborate on in later sections. 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. He included no mention of the author, only his name on the copyright and in one line of the first poem, which is later titled “Song of Myself”. Whitman’s final edition, the 1891-92 edition, also known as “The Deathbed Edition,” is simply grammatical corrections of the 1881 edition, and the addition of "November Boughs" as a supplement, "Good-Bye my Fancy" as a second supplement, and "A Backward Glance O'er Travell'd Roads" as the closing essay. Walter "Walt" Whitman (1819 – 1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591049980

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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Pdf

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1450583709

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Song of Myself by Walt Whitman Pdf

Walt Whitman was deeply interested in the American language as it was emerging in his time. He was fascinated by the vocabularies of the sciences and the streets, and was a regular visitor to the New York Public Library, where he loved to peer into the provenience of the words he overheard and read. In this beautiful book, Robert Hass and Paul Ebencamp walk us through Whitman's "Song of Myself"--one of the greatest poems in American literature. Much is revealed about the words Whitman chose in 1855--their inflections, meanings, and native usages we wouldn't otherwise know. In doing so, we understand perhaps for the first time, Whitman's query in Song of Myself: "Have you felt so proud to get at the meaning of poems?" In the first part of the collection, Hass an introduction to the poem and, with Paul Ebenkamp, a rich annotation of "Song of Myself"--both the first version from the 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass, and the final, revised text that appeared in the so-called "Deathbed" edition of 1892. The second part of this book includes a selection of poems from across the span of Whitman's career that gives us a fresh look at Whitman's work.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:439263822

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Leaves of grass by Walt Whitman Pdf

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781473362222

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Poems by Walt Whitman by Walt Whitman Pdf

Walt Whitman is widely regarded as one of the masters of American poetry. Here are collected his finest poems, a perfect companion for any fan of Whitman's work.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781582436876

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Song of Myself by Anonim Pdf

Walt Whitman was deeply interested in the American language as it was emerging in his time. He was fascinated by the vocabularies of the sciences and the streets, and was a regular visitor to the New York Public Library, where he loved to peer into the provenience of the words he overheard and read. In this beautiful book, Robert Hass and Paul Ebencamp walk us through Whitman's "Song of Myself"—one of the greatest poems in American literature. Much is revealed about the words Whitman chose in 1855—their inflections, meanings, and native usages we wouldn't otherwise know. In doing so, we understand perhaps for the first time, Whitman's query in Song of Myself: "Have you felt so proud to get at the meaning of poems?" In the first part of the collection, Hass an introduction to the poem and, with Paul Ebenkamp, a rich annotation of "Song of Myself"—both the first version from the 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass, and the final, revised text that appeared in the so–called "Deathbed" edition of 1892. The second part of this book includes a selection of poems from across the span of Whitman's career that gives us a fresh look at Whitman's work.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : American poetry
ISBN : MINN:31951001998939T

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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Pdf

Author : Mark Doty
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781324006053

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What Is the Grass: Walt Whitman in My Life by Mark Doty Pdf

“[An] incisive, personal mediation.” —New York Times Book Review Mark Doty has always felt haunted by Walt Whitman’s perennially new American voice, and by his equally radical claims about body and soul. In What Is the Grass, Doty effortlessly blends biography, criticism, and memoir to keep company with Whitman and his Leaves of Grass, tracing the resonances between his own experience and the legendary poet’s life and work.

Author : Walt Whitman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780195183429

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Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Pdf

So begins Leaves of Grass, the first great American poem and indeed, to this day, the greatest and most essentially American poem in all our national literature.