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Leaves Of Grass
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Product Descriptioncomplete And Faithful Facsimile Of The First Edition, With Type Set In Part By Whitman, Including Unsigned Reviews By Whitman Himself; Elaborate Green Pebbled Cloth, Gold Stamped. Magnificent... Far Surpasses The Two Previous Attempts....Gay Wilson AllenreviewWhitman'S Best Poems Have That Permanent Quality Of Being Freshly Painted, Of Not Being Dulled By The Varnish Of The Years.Malcolm Cowleyabout The Authorbefore The Age Of Thirtysix There Was No Sign That Walt Whitman Would Become Even A Minor Literary Figure, Let Alone The Major Poetic Voice Of An Emerging America. Born In 1819 On Long Island, He Was The Second Son Of A Carpenter And Contractor. His Formal Schooling Ended At Age Eleven, When He Was Apprenticed To A Printer In Brooklyn. He Became A Journeyman Printer In 1835 And Spent The Next Two Decades As A Printer, Freelance Writer, And Editor In New York. In 1855, At His Own Expense, He Published The Twelve Long Poems, Without Titles, That Make Up The First Edition Of Leaves Of Grass. The Book, With Its Unprecedented Mixture Of The Mystical And The Earthy, Was Received With Puzzlement Or Silence, Except By America'S Most Distinguished Writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Whitman Lost No Time In Preparing A Second Edition, Adding Crossing Brooklyn Ferry And Nineteen Other New Poems In 1856. With The Third Edition (1860), The Book Had Tripled In Size. Whitman Would Go On Adding To It And Revising It For The Rest Of His Life. Whitman'S Poetry Slowly Achieved A Wide Readership In America And In England. He Was Praised By Swinburne And Tennyson, And Visited By Oscar Wilde. He Suffered A Stroke In 1873 And Spent The Remainder Of His Life In Camden, New Jersey. His Final Edition Of Leaves Of Grass Appeared In 1892, The Year Of His Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Leaves of Grass? A: Leaves of Grass explores themes of nature, individuality, and the human experience, celebrating the interconnectedness of all life.
- Q: Who is the author of Leaves of Grass? A: The author of Leaves of Grass is Walt Whitman, an influential American poet known for his contributions to modern poetry.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has minimal wear and is well-preserved.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of Leaves of Grass features a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was Leaves of Grass first published? A: Leaves of Grass was first published in 1855, marking a significant milestone in American literature.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains 96 pages, offering a concise yet impactful selection of Whitman's poetry.
- Q: What is unique about this facsimile edition? A: This facsimile edition is a complete and faithful reproduction of the first edition, including type set in part by Whitman himself and original reviews.
- Q: What can I expect in terms of poetic style from Whitman? A: Whitman's poetic style is characterized by free verse, vivid imagery, and a blend of the mystical and earthy, inviting readers into profound reflections.
- Q: Is there any additional content included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition may include unsigned reviews by Whitman and additional poems that were added in later editions.
- Q: What year was this particular edition published? A: This particular edition of Leaves of Grass was published on June 1, 1966.