Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Thrift Edition)

"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.

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Posted: Aug-07-2009

Penguin Classis is the First Edition (1855)

Since there was some confusion in the comments section as to what volumes were or were not truly the "First Edition," I though I'd confirm that the Penguin Classics version entitled "Leaves of Grass: The First (1855) Edition" is in fact the first, slim, volume of "Leaves of Grass" published in...

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Posted: Jul-12-2009

"Leaves of Grass" is an American Masterpiece

After watching a recent PBS piece on "Leaves of Grass" we decided to purchase a copy for my mother. Because she has some macular degeration, we opted for the large print version. We haven't seen the actual copy (she lives in another state) but according to her, it was a great read and the book...

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Posted: Jun-03-2009

Poetry for the soul

If you want a beautiful 're-set' to your hectic life, this is a must. It settles, and soothes; having a beauty all it's own. And, yes dear, bikers can read.

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Posted: May-21-2009

The Strength of the Human Spirit

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...

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Posted: May-12-2009

Oxford World's Classics version is the "Death-bed" edition from 1891

More as a point of clarification than review: the Oxford World's Classics edition is not the 1855 edition. (All the comments & editorial reviews for various versions of Leaves of Grass seem to have all be funneled into the same place.)According to the "Note on the Text" in the Oxford edition, it...

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Posted: Mar-28-2009

Cowley's Introduction

Please note that I am reviewing the Penguin Classics printing of The First (1855) Edition.I trust that I need say nothing about Leaves of Grass itself. It is, alongside the poems of Hart Crane, Rimbaud, Lautreamont, Blake, Lawrence, Emily Dickinson and St John Perse, a totally singular...

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Posted: Jul-22-2008

He understood what we all feel about being alive.

He loved everything he saw about life and he truly loved his fellow man and woman - and most importantly, he was fully able to espress his feelings. I love this book.

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Posted: Jan-26-2008

A small part of 'Leaves of Grass'

The original edition of 'Leaves of Grass' published in 1855 contained twelve poems only. The subsequent editions beginning in 1856 were to greatly expand the work. Thus I would recommed that anyone who wishes to know the true range of Whitman's work find another selection of his work of which...

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Posted: Sep-26-2007

What More Can Be Said?

It's difficult to think of something appropriate to say about a man who spent his life trying to express the panorama of humanity through the lense of his own heart. From a drop of blood to the grandeur of a shipyard or a continent, he takes all readers on a journey wild with raving, raging,...

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Posted: Sep-02-2007

Sigh...................

Do yourself a favor and buy this book. As soon as you do open it and read O Captain, My Captain. Try to feel the emotions and the meaning behind this poem and finally read the rest of the poems. They are all pure gold. Buy this book and let yourself get caught up in it.

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