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Henry Bryan Binns

 
9781330480458: Walt Whitman His Poetry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A biographical study that helps readers connect Walt Whitman’s life with his poetry, unlocking meaning through personal context. This edition links biography and poetry in one continuous narrative, guiding you to better understand his work.

In this volume, poetry is presented not as isolated art, but as the product of a person and the times he lived in. The author treats Whitman as a complex figure, whose personality, influences, and aims shape the verses themselves. Alongside a life story, the book offers a broad selection of poems and critical commentary that illuminate how Whitman’s experiences and beliefs informed his writing. It also places the poems in the wider history of American poetry, helping readers see why Whitman remains a landmark in English verse.

- A clear, reader-friendly introduction that connects a poet’s life to his words
- A thoughtful combination of biography, critical analysis, and representative poems
- Reproductions of poems where possible, with discussion of their links to Whitman’s character and aims
- Context on the book’s edition history and its influence for teachers, students, and poetry lovers

Ideal for readers of English poetry, biography, and literary criticism, as well as students and teachers seeking a fuller view of Whitman’s work and life.

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