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Walt Whitman's Song of Myself: A Sourcebook and Critical Edition by Walt Whitman

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Book Title
Walt Whitman's Song of Myself: A Sourcebook and Critical Edition
Publication Date
2004-09-02
ISBN
9780415275446

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10
041527544X
ISBN-13
9780415275446
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038319795

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Walt Whitman's Song of Myself : a Sourcebook and Critical Edition
Publication Year
2004
Subject
General, Poetry
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism
Author
Walt. Whitman
Series
Routledge Guides to Literature Ser.
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2004-002709
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Introduction; 1: Contexts; Contextual Overview; Political and Social Context; Cultural Context; A Life in Print, with Portraits; Chronology; Contemporary Documents; Advertisement for Leaves of Grass, New York Daily Tribune, 7 July 1855; Advertisement for 1881 Leaves of Grass, Critic 1 (13 August 1881): 221; "Counter-Jumps: A Poemettina, After Walt Whitman," Vanity Fair (17 March 1860): 183; Directory of Contextual Figures 2: Interpretations 3: Key Passages and Full Text 4: Further Reading
Synopsis
This sourcebook includes the full text of Song of Myself . Since 1855, Walt Whitman's Song of Myself has been enjoyed, debated, parodied and imitated by readers, critics and artists crossing national and linguistic boundaries. Many argue that it is the most influential poem ever written by an American. This sourcebook and critical edition provides easy access to: *information on the contexts of Whitman's work, including biographical details and a chronology *an overview of the critical reception of the poem and extracts from important criticism, reprinted with clear introductory headnotes *key passages from the original 1855 edition, with commentary and annotation *the full 'final' 1881 edition of the poem. Cross-references link the critical, contextual and textual sections of the volume, encouraging an integrated understanding of this creative and controversial text. Complementing a wealth of material with suggestions for further reading, this volume is ideal for readers with no knowledge of the poem, or for those returning anew to a favourite text., This sourcebook includes the full text of Song of Myself . Since 1855, Walt Whitman's Song of Myself has been enjoyed, debated, parodied and imitated by readers, critics and artists crossing national and linguistic boundaries. Many argue that it is the most influential poem ever written by an American. This sourcebook and critical edition provides easy access to: *information on the contexts of Whitman's work, including biographical details and a chronology *an overview of the critical reception of the poem and extracts from important criticism, reprinted with clear introductory headnotes *key passages from the original 1855 edition, with commentary and annotation *the full 'final' 1881 edition of the poem. Cross-references link the critical, contextual and textual sections of the volume, encouraging an integrated understanding of this creative and controversial text. Complementing a wealth of material with suggestions for further reading, this volume is ideal for readers with no knowledge of the poem, or for those returning anew to a favourite text, An intelligent introduction to this famous poem, including contextual information, an overview of critical reception and critical extracts, key passages with commentary and annotation, and the poem in its full 'final' 1881 edition., This sourcebook includes the full text of Song of Myself. Since 1855, Walt Whitman's Song of Myself has been enjoyed, debated, parodied and imitated by readers, critics and artists crossing national and linguistic boundaries. Many argue that it is the most influential poem ever written by an American. This sourcebook and critical edition provides easy access to: *information on the contexts of Whitman's work, including biographical details and a chronology *an overview of the critical reception of the poem and extracts from important criticism, reprinted with clear introductory headnotes *key passages from the original 1855 edition, with commentary and annotation *the full 'final' 1881 edition of the poem. Cross-references link the critical, contextual and textual sections of the volume, encouraging an integrated understanding of this creative and controversial text. Complementing a wealth of material with suggestions for further reading, this volume is ideal for readers with no knowledge of the poem, or for those returning anew to a favourite text.
LC Classification Number
PS3204

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