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Leaves of Grass : The First (1855) Edition by Walt. Whitman (1961, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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Explore the beauty of American poetry with this vintage copy of Leaves of Grass: The First (1855) Edition by Walt Whitman. This United Kingdom-B Format Paperback has 192 pages filled with inspiration and religious themes, along with topics on nature that cater to young adults, ages 9-12, and adults. Measuring 7.8 inches in length, 5.1 inches in width, and 0.4 inches in height, this first edition novel is a must-have for all poetry enthusiasts. The book is in excellent condition, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones or a great addition to your collection. Get your hands on this masterpiece now!

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100140421998

ISBN-139780140421996

eBay Product ID (ePID)62063

Product Key Features

Book TitleLeaves of Grass : the First (1855) Edition

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1961

TopicGeneral, Poetry, American / General

IllustratorYes

GenreLiterary Criticism, Poetry

AuthorWalt. Whitman

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight5.2 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN86-002337

Reviews"Whitman, the great poet, has meant so much to me. Whitman the one man breaking a way ahead. Whitman the one pioneer . . . Ahead of Whitman, nothing. Ahead of all poets, pioneering into the wilderness of unopened life, Whitman. Beyond him, none." --D. H. Lawrence, "Whitman, the great poet, has meant so much to me. Whitman the one man breaking a way ahead. Whitman the one pioneer . . . Ahead of Whitman, nothing. Ahead of all poets, pioneering into the wilderness of unopened life, Whitman. Beyond him, none." -D. H. Lawrence

Dewey Edition19

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Grade ToUP

Dewey Decimal811/.3

Synopsis"I am large, I contain multitudes" A Penguin Classic 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 many critics believe that the book that matters most is the 1855 original. Penguin Classics proudly presents that text in its original and complete form, with an introductory essay by the writer and poet Malcolm Cowley. "I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you." 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., As Malcolm Cowley says in his introduction, the first edition of Leaves of Grass 'might be called the buried masterpiece of American writing', for it exhibits 'Whitman at his best, Whitman at his freshest in vision and boldest in language, Whitman transformed by a new experience.' Mr Cowley has taken the first edition from its narrow circulation among scholars, faithfully edited it, added his own introduction and Whitman's original introduction (which never appeared in any other edition during Whitman's life), and returned it to the common readership to whom the great poet really speaks.

LC Classification NumberPS32011976b