Дата выхода: | ноябрь 2022 |
ISBN: | 9780008110604 |
Объём: | 162 страниц |
I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars...First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, `Leaves of Grass` has become one of the most celebrated poetry collections in the history of American literature. A master of free verse, Walt Whitman captures the true spirit of his homeland and its people through his poetry. He explores a wide range of themes, encompassing American identity and cultural values, democracy, nature and the mysteries of the human spirit.Featuring the poems of the original 1855 edition, `Leaves of Grass` remains an influential work within the American literary tradition, studied and treasured around the world.