The Poetic Form Of Leaves Of Grass

By Edward Carpenter

Book Overview

""The Poetic Form of Leaves of Grass"" by Edward Carpenter is a critical analysis of the poetic structure and form of Walt Whitman's seminal work, ""Leaves of Grass."" Carpenter, a British poet and writer, explores the ways in which Whitman's free verse style and unconventional use of language challenged traditional poetic forms and paved the way for modernist poetry. He examines the themes and motifs that run throughout the work, such as nature, democracy, and the human body, and how they are expressed through Whitman's unique poetic form. Carpenter also provides historical and biographical context for the work, discussing Whitman's life and the cultural and political climate in which he wrote. Overall, ""The Poetic Form of Leaves of Grass"" offers a deep and insightful analysis of one of the most important works in American literature.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Days with Walt Whitman with Some Notes on His Life and Work, by Edward Carpenter. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101207.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425333427
• ISBN13: 9781425333423
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"