Complete Works (eBook)

Poetry, Prose Works, Letters & Memoirs

Walt Whitman (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
1930 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-406639563-6 (EAN)

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Walt Whitman's 'Complete Works' truly encapsulates the essence of American transcendentalism and the power of individuality. This comprehensive collection includes Whitman's most famous work, 'Leaves of Grass', a groundbreaking poetry collection that celebrates the beauty of nature, the human spirit, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Whitman's free verse style and vivid imagery revolutionized American poetry, embracing the idea of the poet as a prophet and the importance of personal experience and emotions in literature. His works also delve into themes of democracy, equality, and the vastness of the American landscape, cementing his place as one of the most influential poets in American literary history. Walt Whitman, a poet, essayist, and journalist, was deeply influenced by his experiences as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War. His observations of suffering, death, and the resilience of the human spirit informed his poetic vision and inspired him to create works that reflect the complexities of American society and the human condition. Whitman's belief in the power of language to evoke emotion and provoke thought is evident in his timeless poems that continue to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend Walt Whitman's 'Complete Works' to any reader interested in exploring the depths of American poetry and the transformative power of literature. This collection is a testament to Whitman's enduring legacy as a visionary poet and a champion of individual expression and human connection.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 19th-Century Literature • American Civil War • American Novel • American poetry • collection of letters • Dear Midnight • dream work • Emily Dickinson • Gender identity • Humanist philosophy • mary oliver • Paradise Lost • Pillow Thoughts • prose poetry • Robert Frost • short fiction • the odyssey • The Prophet • The Sun and Her Flowers • Transcendentalism