2007, ISBN: 9781934451526

Kartoniert, 380 Seiten, 229mm x 152mm x 20mm, Sprache(n): eng From one of America's best loved and most important poets comes a masterpiece. Leaves of Grass is considered by many to be th… More...

Kartoniert, 380 Seiten, 229mm x 152mm x 20mm, Sprache(n): eng From one of America's best loved and most important poets comes a masterpiece. Leaves of Grass is considered by many to be the greatest collection of poetry ever produced by an American."The most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed." - Ralph Waldo Emerson When I read the book, the biography famous, And is this then (said I) what the author calls a man's life?And so will some one when I am dead and gone write my life?(As if any man really knew aught of my life, Why even I myself I often think know little or nothing of my real life, Only a few hints, a few diffused faint clews and indirectionsI seek for my own use to trace out here.)- Walt WhitmanWalt Whitman was an American poet, journalist, and essayist, born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York. He is best known for his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which he published in 1855. This collection is considered a masterpiece of American literature and is known for its bold, free verse style and celebration of nature, democracy, and the common man.Whitman grew up in a large family and had limited formal education, but he was an avid reader and taught himself a variety of skills, including typesetting and printing. He began his career as a journalist and worked for a number of newspapers throughout his life. During the Civil War, he volunteered as a nurse and saw firsthand the suffering of soldiers. This experience influenced his later writing, and he became known for his compassionate and empathetic portrayal of humanity in his work.In addition to his work as a writer, Walt Whitman was also a social and political activist. He was an advocate for women's rights, abolitionism, and the rights of workers. His writing often addressed these issues directly and he was known for his progressive views. Whitman believed in the power of literature to effect social change and he used his writing to promote the idea of a more democratic and egalitarian society. His poetry and essays continue to inspire and influence readers today, making him an enduring figure in American literary and cultural history.Whitman's writing was often controversial in his time, but it has had a lasting impact on American literature and culture. His work influenced many writers, including Langston Hughes and Allen Ginsberg, and his celebration of the individual and the natural world continue to resonate with readers today. Whitman died on March 26, 1892, in Camden, New Jersey, but his legacy as a pioneering figure in American literature endures. Versandkostenfreie Lieferung Poetry, Leaves Grass, Walt Whitman, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA<

2007, ISBN: 9781934451526

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[ED: Kartoniert / Broschiert], [PU: Wilder Publications], Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextFrom one of America s best loved and most important poets comes a masterpiece. Leaves of Grass is considered by many to be the greatest collection of, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, Softcover, 380, [GW: 513g], Banküberweisung, PayPal, [CT: Englischsprachige Bücher / Sonstiges - Englisch]<

2007, ISBN: 1934451525

[EAN: 9781934451526], Neubuch, [PU: Wilder Publications], POETRY AMERICAN GENERAL LYRIK, Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. K… More...

[EAN: 9781934451526], Neubuch, [PU: Wilder Publications], POETRY AMERICAN GENERAL LYRIK, Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextFrom one of America s best loved and most important poets comes a masterpiece. Leaves of Grass is considered by many to be the greatest collection of poetry ever produced by an American. The most extraordinary piece of wit ., Books<