Selected Poems Walt Whitman
Selected Poems by Walt Whitman, published by Macmillan on August 15, 1993, offers a curated collection of Whitman’s poetry, spanning 142 pages. This edition is part of the Bloomsbury Poetry Classics series, which aims to present selections from renowned poets in a format designed for the general reader. The poems are presented without critical or explanatory notes, allowing the works to speak for themselves in an uncluttered and accessible manner.
Readers will find a range of Whitman’s poetic expressions, including themes of nature and reflection, as exemplified in lines that evoke the beauty of spring and the passage of time. The selections have been thoughtfully made by Ian Hamilton, a distinguished poet and critic, ensuring that the essence of Whitman’s voice is preserved. This edition serves as an inviting introduction to American poetry, making it suitable for both new readers and those familiar with Whitman’s work.
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When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d,
And the great star early droop’d in the Western sky in the night,
I mourn’d, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring.
Bloomsbury Poetry Classics are selections from the work of some of our greatest poets. The series is aimed at the general reader rather than the specialist and carries no critical or explanatory apparatus. This can be found elsewhere. In the series the poems introduce themselves, on an uncluttered page and in a format that is both attractive and convenient. The selections have been made by the distinguished poet, critic, and biographer Ian Hamilton.
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