The Essential Works of Walt Whitman
Enriched edition. Leaves of Grass, Franklin Evans, The Half-Breed, Manly Health and Training, Specimen Days…By Walt Whitman
Length79h 12m
About this audiobook
Walt Whitman's 'The Essential Works of Walt Whitman' is a collection of poetry and essays that encapsulates the transcendentalist ideas and free verse style that Whitman is known for. Through his powerful imagery and celebration of the individual, Whitman explores themes of democracy, nature, and the human experience. This anthology includes iconic works such as 'Leaves of Grass' and 'Song of Myself', showcasing Whitman's innovative use of language and form that revolutionized American literature in the 19th century. The collection provides insight into Whitman's unique literary style and its significance in the context of American poetry. Walt Whitman, a prominent figure in American literature, was influenced by his personal experiences, including his travels, work as a journalist, and time spent as a nurse during the Civil War. His diverse background and admiration for democracy and individualism are reflected in his writings, making him a seminal voice in American literature. I highly recommend 'The Essential Works of Walt Whitman' to readers interested in American poetry, transcendentalism, or the evolution of literary form. Whitman's profound insights and groundbreaking style continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a timeless masterpiece worthy of exploration.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length79 hrs 12 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Essential Works of Walt Whitman
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Poetry
7Leaves of Grass (The Original 1855 Edition) (pt. 1)
8Leaves of Grass (The Original 1855 Edition) (pt. 2)
9Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition) (pt. 1)
10Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition) (pt. 2)
11Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition) (pt. 3)
12Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition) (pt. 4)
13Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition) (pt. 5)
14Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition) (pt. 6)
15Other Poems
16Novels
17Franklin Evans
18INTRODUCTORY.
19CHAPTER I.
20CHAPTER II.
21CHAPTER III.
22CHAPTER IV.
23CHAPTER V.
24CHAPTER VI.
25CHAPTER VII.
26CHAPTER VIII.
27CHAPTER IX.
28CHAPTER X.
29CHAPTER XI.
30CHAPTER XII.
31CHAPTER XIII.
32CHAPTER XIV
33CHAPTER XV.
34CHAPTER XVI.
35CHAPTER XVII.
36CHAPTER XVIII.
37CHAPTER XIX.
38CHAPTER XX.
39CHAPTER XXI.
40CHAPTER XXII.
41CHAPTER XXIII.
42CHAPTER XXIV.
43CHAPTER XXV.
44Life and Adventures of Jack Engle
45CHAPTER I
46CHAPTER II
47CHAPTER III
48CHAPTER IV
49CHAPTER V
50CHAPTER VI
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