Democracy in the Poetry of Walt Whitman - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0737763787 ISBN 13 : 9780737763782

Editeur : Greenhaven Press, 2012

Synopsis

This informative edition explores Walt Whitman's poetry through the lens of democracy. Chapters include an examination of Whitman's life and influences, a look at key ideas related to democracy in Whitman's poetry, and a series of essays that explore topics such as Whitman's views of democratic comradeship, the role of bonds between men, Whitman's approach to patriotism, and Whitman's contradictory views on slavery and race. Readers are also presented with contemporary perspectives on democracy, such as the importance of an informed electorate and the impact of American individualism on contemporary politics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenhaven Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0737763787
• ISBN 13: 9780737763782
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Riggs Thomas
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