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Leaves of Grass : The First (1855) Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Walt. Whitman (2005, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Explore the literary masterpiece that celebrates the beauty of nature and humanity with Leaves of Grass: the First (1855) Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition). This nonfiction essay collection is a must-have for young adults and adults who enjoy inspirational, religious, and American literature. Experience the profound narrative in English that includes over 200 pages of poetry, written by Walt Whitman, a celebrated author. This anniversary edition is a UK-B format paperback, featuring a dust jacket, and weighs only 8.5 ounces. Purchase this book under the categories "Books & Magazines" to expand your collection of classic literature.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10014303927X
ISBN-139780143039273
eBay Product ID (ePID)19038291118
Product Key Features
Edition150
Book TitleLeaves of Grass : the First (1855) Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSubjects & Themes / Nature, General, American / General
Publication Year2005
GenrePoetry
AuthorWalt. Whitman
Book SeriesPenguin Classics Deluxe Edition Ser.
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-047641
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Whitman's best poems have that permanent quality of being freshly painted, of not being dulled by the varnish of the years." --Malcolm Cowley
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal811.38
Grade ToUP
Edition DescriptionDeluxe
SynopsisA deluxe edition of Whitman's crowning achievement, with an introductory essay by Harold Bloom I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass in July 1855, he altered the course of literary history. One of the greatest masterpieces of American literature, it redefined the rules of poetry while describing the soul of the American character. Throughout his great career, Whitman continuously revised, expanded, and republished Leaves of Grass , but as Harold Bloom reminds us, the book that matters most is the 1855 original. In celebration of the poem's 150th anniversary, Penguin Classics proudly presents the 1855 text in its original and complete form, with a specially commissioned introductory essay by Harold Bloom. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators., A deluxe edition of Whitman's crowning achievement, with an introductory essay by Harold Bloom I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass in July 1855, he altered the course of literary history. One of the greatest masterpieces of American literature, it redefined the rules of poetry while describing the soul of the American character. Throughout his great career, Whitman continuously revised, expanded, and republished Leaves of Grass , but as Harold Bloom reminds us, the book that matters most is the 1855 original. In celebration of the poem's 150th anniversary, Penguin Classics proudly presents the 1855 text in its original and complete form, with a specially commissioned introductory essay by Harold Bloom. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.
LC Classification NumberPS32011855e
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