Walt Whitman
by John Bailey
Contained within the pages of this book is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the great American poet, Walt Whitman. Published more than a generation after his death, this book deals with Whitman's initial reception and explores his ever-developing canonisation as one of the greatest modern poets. Contents include: "The Life Of Whitman", "Characteristics and Comparisons", "Whitman's Language and Metre", "A Walk Through Leaves of Grass", etcetera. A fascinating insight into the author of the seminal poetry collection "Leaves of Grass", this detailed biography is sure to appeal to fans of Walt Whitman's work. Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892), was an American essayist, journalist, and poet whose seminal poetry continues to be remembered as some of the best ever written.
Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York
Copyright: 1926
Condition: This book is in good condition. Hardcover, no D/J. Gray cloth boards are worn along edges and corners. Hinges tight. Binding square. There is a scribble on the rear pastedown. The text block is crisp and clean.
220 pages, 4.75" x 7"
LOC B1 S1
by John Bailey
Contained within the pages of this book is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the great American poet, Walt Whitman. Published more than a generation after his death, this book deals with Whitman's initial reception and explores his ever-developing canonisation as one of the greatest modern poets. Contents include: "The Life Of Whitman", "Characteristics and Comparisons", "Whitman's Language and Metre", "A Walk Through Leaves of Grass", etcetera. A fascinating insight into the author of the seminal poetry collection "Leaves of Grass", this detailed biography is sure to appeal to fans of Walt Whitman's work. Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892), was an American essayist, journalist, and poet whose seminal poetry continues to be remembered as some of the best ever written.
Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York
Copyright: 1926
Condition: This book is in good condition. Hardcover, no D/J. Gray cloth boards are worn along edges and corners. Hinges tight. Binding square. There is a scribble on the rear pastedown. The text block is crisp and clean.
220 pages, 4.75" x 7"
LOC B1 S1