Since 1855, Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself' has been enjoyed, debated, parodied and imitated by readers, critics and artists crossing national and linguistic boundaries. Many argue that it is the most influential poem ever written by an American. This Routledge Literary Sourcebook provides easy access to: contextual information, including biographical details and a chronology an overview of the poem's critical reception and extracts from important criticism, with clear introductory headnotes key passages from the original 1855 edition, with commentary and annotation the full 'final' 1881 edition of the poem. Cross-references link the critical, contextual and textual sections and suggestions for further reading complete the volume. This sourcebook is ideal for readers with no knowledge of the poem, or for those returning anew to a favourite text.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-10
041527544x
ISBN-13
9780415275446
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95716413
Product Key Features
Book Title
Walt Whitman's Song of Myself: a Sourcebook and Critical Edition
Author
Walt Whitman
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literature, Literary Criticism
Publication Year
2004
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
272g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Walt Whitman
Series Title
Routledge Guides to Literature
Editor
Ezra Greenspan
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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