Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition
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"The most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Inspired by transcendentalism, Whitman's immortal collection includes some of the greatest poems of modern times, including his masterpiece "Song of Myself." Shattering standard conventions of symbolism and allegory, it stands as an unabashed celebration of body and nature.
Book Information
Publisher | Dover Publications |
Binding | Paperback (256 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 128 |
ISBN-10 | 0486456765 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0486456768 |
Publication Date | 02/27/2007 |
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1/15/2008 Amanda Jackson said: "Song of Myself" may be the best work of poetry ever.
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