WALT WHITMAN Ultimate Collection: 500+ Works in Poetry & Prose

Enriched edition. Leaves of Grass, Franklin Evans, The Half-Breed, Manly Health and Training, Specimen Days…By Walt Whitman

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Walt Whitman's 'WALT WHITMAN Ultimate Collection: 500+ Works in Poetry & Prose' serves as a comprehensive anthology that captures the essence of one of America's most influential literary figures. This extensive compilation features the breadth of Whitman's poetry and prose, exemplifying his innovative free verse style and his profound celebration of individuality, nature, and democracy. The collection is steeped in the literary context of the 19th century, responding to the tumultuous social and political changes of the era, notably the Civil War, and embodies the transcendentalist movement that sought to break traditional molds of expression. Walt Whitman, a trailblazer in American literature, drew upon his diverse experiences as a journalist, nurse, and a political activist to craft works that sought to reflect and encompass the American spirit. His passion for inclusivity and universality, championed in his seminal work 'Leaves of Grass,' highlights the importance of the human experience and challenges societal norms. Whitman's unique perspective on life and democracy is evident throughout this ultimate collection, making it a critical study for those interested in the evolution of American poetry. This anthology is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the rich tapestry of American literature. It not only showcases Whitman's lyrical genius but also invites readers to reflect on their own place within the vast landscape of humanity. As an essential resource for scholars, students, and lovers of poetry alike, this collection allows one to deeply appreciate the artistry and vision of Walt Whitman. 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.

Poetic Identity Nature & Wilderness Grief Healing Journey Family Redemption War & Battle Rebellion

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GenrePoetry

Length79 hrs 8 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 12, 2023

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

117Chapter XII

2Introduction

118Chapter XIII

3Author Biography

119Chapter XIV

4Historical Context

120Chapter XV

5Synopsis (Selection)

121Chapter XVI

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6Leaves of Grass (The Original 1855 Edition)

122Chapter XVII

7Preface

123Chapter XVIII

8Song of Myself (1855)

124Chapter XIX

9A Song for Occupations (1855)

125Chapter XX

10To Think of Time (1855)

126Chapter XXI

11The Sleepers (1855)

127Chapter XXII

12I Sing the Body Electric (1855)

128Chapter XXIII

13Faces (1855)

129Chapter XXIV

14Song of the Answerer (1855)

130Chapter XXV

15Europe the 72d and 73d Years of These States (1855)

131Life and Adventures of Jack Engle

16A Boston Ballad (1855)

132PREFATORY

17There Was a Child Went Forth (1855)

133CHAPTER I.

18Who Learns My Lesson Complete (1855)

134CHAPTER II.

19Great Are the Myths (1855)

135CHAPTER III.

20Leaves of Grass (The Final Edition)

136CHAPTER IV.

21LEAVES OF GRASS

137CHAPTER V.

22BOOK I. INSCRIPTIONS

138CHAPTER VI.

23BOOK II

139CHAPTER VII.

24BOOK III

140CHAPTER VIII.

25BOOK IV. CHILDREN OF ADAM

141CHAPTER IX.

26BOOK V. CALAMUS

142CHAPTER X.

27BOOK VI

143CHAPTER XI.

28BOOK VII

144CHAPTEP XII.

29BOOK VIII

145CHAPTER XIII.

30BOOK IX

146CHAPTER XIV.

31BOOK X

147CHAPTER XV.

32BOOK XI

148CHAPTER XVI.

33BOOK XII

149CHAPTER XVII.

34BOOK XIII

150CHAPTER XVIII.

35BOOK XIV

151CHAPTER XIX.

36BOOK XV

152CHAPTER XX.

37BOOK XVI

153CHAPTER XXI.

38BOOK XVII. BIRDS OF PASSAGE

154CHAPTER XXII.

39BOOK XVIII

155Short Stories

40BOOK XIX. SEA-DRIFT

156The Half-Breed

41BOOK XX. BY THE ROADSIDE

157Chapter I

42BOOK XXI. DRUM-TAPS

158Chapter II

43BOOK XXII. MEMORIES OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

159Chapter III

44BOOK XXIII

160Chapter IV

45BOOK XXIV. AUTUMN RIVULETS

161Chapter V

46BOOK XXV

162Chapter VI

47BOOK XXVI

163Chapter VII

48BOOK XXVII

164Chapter VIII

49BOOK XXVIII

165Chapter IX

50BOOK XXIX

166Bervance; or, Father and Son

51BOOK XXX. WHISPERS OF HEAVENLY DEATH

167The Tomb-Blossoms

52BOOK XXXI

168The Last of the Sacred Army

53BOOK XXXII. FROM NOON TO STARRY NIGHT

169The Child-Ghost

54BOOK XXXIII. SONGS OF PARTING

170Reuben&#x27;s Last Wish

55BOOK XXXIV. SANDS AT SEVENTY

171A Legend of Life and Love

56BOOK XXXV. GOOD-BYE MY FANCY

172The Angel of Tears

57Other Poems

173The Death of Wind-Foot

58The Few Drops Known

174The Madman

59Then Shall Perceive

175Eris; A Spirit Record

60To Soar in Freedom and in Fullness of Power

176My Boys and Girls

61One Thought Ever at the Fore

177The Fireman&#x27;s Dream

62While Behind All Firm and Erect

178The Little Sleighers

63A Kiss to the Bride

179Shirval: A Tale of Jerusalem

64Nay, Tell Me Not To-Day the Publish’d Shame

180Richard Parker&#x27;s Widow

65Supplement Hours

181Some Fact-Romances

66Of Many a Smutch’d Deed Reminiscent

182The Shadow and the Light of a Young Man&#x27;s Soul

67To Be at All

183Essays &amp; Articles

68A Thought of Columbus

184Manly Health and Training

69On the Same Picture

185Part I

70Death’s Valley

186Part II

71Great are the Myths

187Part III

72Blood-Money

188Part IV

73Ambition

189Part V

74Resurgemus

190Part VI

75Poem of Remembrance For a Girl or a Boy of These States

191Part VII

76Think of the Soul

192Part VIII

77Respondez!

193Part IX

78Apostroph

194Part X

79O Sun of Real Peace

195Part XI

80So Far and So Far, and on Toward the End

196Part XII

81In the New Garden, in All the Parts

197Part XIII

82States!

198Specimen Days

83Long I Thought That Knowledge

199A HAPPY HOUR&#x27;S COMMAND (pt. 1)

84Hours Continuing Long, Sore and Heavy-Hearted

200A HAPPY HOUR&#x27;S COMMAND (pt. 2)

85Who is Now Reading This?

201ENTERING A LONG FARM-LANE (pt. 1)

86To You

202ENTERING A LONG FARM-LANE (pt. 2)

87Of the Visages of Things

203REMINISCENCE OF ELIAS HICKS

88Says

204Collect

89Debris

205ONE OR TWO INDEX ITEMS (pt. 1)

90Thought

206ONE OR TWO INDEX ITEMS (pt. 2)

91Solid, Ironical, Rolling Orb

207ORIGINS OF ATTEMPTED SECESSION (pt. 1)

92Bathed in War’s Perfume

208ORIGINS OF ATTEMPTED SECESSION (pt. 2)

93Not my Enemies Ever Invade Me

209Notes Left Over: NATIONALITY—(AND YET)

94This Day, O Soul

210Pieces in Early Youth: DOUGH-FACE SONG

95Lessons

211November Boughs: OUR EMINENT VISITORS, Past, Present and Future (pt. 1)

96One Song, America, Before I Go

212November Boughs: OUR EMINENT VISITORS, Past, Present and Future (pt. 2)

97After an Interval

213Good-Bye My Fancy: AN OLD MAN&#x27;S REJOINDER

98The Beauty of the Ship

214Some Laggards Yet: THE PERFECT HUMAN VOICE

99In Former Songs

215Letters

100From my Last Years

216The Wound Dresser

101Or From That Sea of Time

217THE GREAT ARMY OF THE WOUNDED

102Two Rivulets

218LETTERS OF 1862-3

103Novels

219LETTERS OF 1864

104Franklin Evans

220The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman

105Introductory

221PREFACE

106Chapter I

222INTRODUCTION

107Chapter II

223A WOMAN’S ESTIMATE OF WALT WHITMAN

108Chapter III

224LETTER I. WALT WHITMAN TO W. M. ROSSETTI AND ANNE GILCHRIST

109Chapter IV

225LETTER XII. ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN

110Chapter V

226LETTER XXVII. ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN

111Chapter VI

227LETTER XLVI. HERBERT H. GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN

112Chapter VII

228LETTER LXV. ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN

113Chapter VIII

229Analysis

114Chapter IX

230Reflection

115Chapter X

231Memorable Quotes

116Chapter XI

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