About this title: LEAVES OF GRASS, Whitman's monumental and enormously influential book, was his life's work, going through nine different editions from its first publication in 1855 to the famous "deathbed edition" published the year he died (1892). Influenced by Eastern religions, his years as a journalist, the Civil War, 19th-century expansionism, Nature, the theater and opera, and his own liberal sexual attitudes, LEAVES OF GRASS is both a document set firmly in its time and a great transcendent work of art. It is also one of the most popular and accessible books of poems ever written, beloved since its ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780679600763ISBN:0679600760
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780679783428ISBN:0679783423
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Edition: Fourth Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Modern Library, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780679783428ISBN:0679783423
Description: Unread, as new with "Staff Reading Copy" RH sticker to front cover. 753 pp. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780679783428ISBN:0679783423
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 2000-12-01
ISBN-13:9780679783428ISBN:0679783423
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Edition: Reprint. Modern Library (Hardcover)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780679600763ISBN:0679600760
Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. 1/4" closed tear on back DJ, rubbing otherwise a near fine copy. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards (Grey Boards). 703 p. Audience: General/trade. Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as "disgraceful. " This volume, which contains 383 poems, is the final "Deathbed Edition, " published in 1892. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 1993-10-01
ISBN-13:9780679600763ISBN:0679600760
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Digireads. com
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781420931792ISBN:1420931792
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780679600763ISBN:0679600760
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Binding: Paperback
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Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781420931792ISBN:1420931792
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9 by 6 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00364 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Modern Library
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780679600763ISBN:0679600760
Description: Good. Slight wear, mildew or coloring. May have minimal highlights or markings on some pages. Ships within 24 business hours from SC. Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Description: Fair. 0679783423 light dimpling at lower edge of final pages due to water stain, text is clear and readable, firm binding, paperback edition. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780679783428ISBN:0679783423
Description: New. Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as "disgraceful. " Ralph Waldo Emerson found it "the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet produced. " Published at the author's... read more
"Leaves of Grass is a classic collection of inspired poetry by one of the most foreword poets of his time. The poetry speaks of Walt Whitman's connection to his fellow man, nature, and to God. It is not to be missed.
Leaves of Grass speaks to the turbulent times in which Whitman lived, being the Civil War era. He speaks out against the horror of war and he embraces the spirit of compassion for his comrades. Yet the book is also a reflection on matters relating largely to uplifting themes. His poetry has evoked thoughts about what is of value within my life. Even though it is the product of another era, it speaks to the timeless values of humankind.
As the author of a spiritually-themed novel, I look for books that provide food for my soul. This is one that certainly hit home for me. It is also a book written by a gay man. Since I am gay myself, I appreciated the affirming nature of Whitman who embraced his sexuality with little judgment. This was a remarkable example which reflected his inner peace during a time when being a homosexual was not accepted.
Whether or not you are a man, woman, gay, or otherwise, this book will speak to you. It will help you to embrace humanity, your spirit, and all of creation
Davis Aujourd'hui, author of "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude""
"A guide to my rating system ********************************************************************* 5 Stars: This book is a timeless classic and undisputed member of the literary canon. I read and loved it.
4 Stars: This book is a personal classic. A book I am happy to read again and again and think you would enjoy it too.
3 Stars: This is a book I read and thoroughly enjoyed. I recommend only if you are interested in the subject matter.
I do not list books that I would not eagerly pick up and read again, including those in the literary canon. (i.e. Kant, Hobbes, etc). **********************************************************************
This is extraordinary poetry that sings like no other. I keep this by my bedside. I open it from time to time to random things that I highlighted to marvel, to fall asleep on a good note. Other books I keep by my bed are Shakespeare's complete works, Homer, and the Bible.
It is less appreciated that Whitman is the great poet of industrialization and globalization. His songs dedicated to international economic integration made me realize how gifted he is: Whitman makes globalization erotic. Not easy to do, that is for sure.
"This is my new Bible. I can't imagine a spiritual text that better encompasses the joy of existence. I know its roots are in Eastern philosophies and Buddhist teachings, which is fine by me, but it also incorporates those philosophies with the Western experience and introduces an organic and concrete aspect that makes the whole doctrine beautiful and warm and fragrant and REAL. Whitman, you are my hero!"
"Few people know that I curl up with Song of Myself whenever i am depressed. i gave a nice boy from England my beautiful edition once as a birthday gift, so now i curl up with this dreadful Norton Anthology edition where the pages are thinner than onion skins. once i get to the end and reread some of my favorites bits i always find i am ready to rejoin the family of mankind again as tolerable, if not pleasurable, company. I think, as many do, that the affirmation and daring and greed and urgency in Whitman's poem is somehow the essence of the American spirit as it is distinct from all others. if you can not afford therapy, or even self help books on tape, i highly recommend this treatment procedure."
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