Walt Whitman Poetry Collection

Leaves of Grass, Various Works and Poems, and a Complete Biography of Walt Whitman

De: Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, CSA Publishing

Narrado por: Tom Chandler

Five works in one collection. This audiobook of his treasured poetry collection walks you through a time when the American Experiment came to a new maturity; when the Transcendentalist Movement forever changed life and poetry.

Work 1: Leaves of Grass
Written as a compilation of poems in the mid-1800s celebrating humanity, the value of the human mind, and nature. These poems in this collection were heavily inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, himself a romantic, and the Transcendentalist Movement that was popular at the time. While most of the poems offer praise to nature and a person’s relative role in it, the title itself, Leaves of Grass, is a pun minimizing the value of the very paper that they were written on.

Work 2: Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman's Letter Correspondence
The very complex relationship between Emerson and Whitman was publicly displayed in open letters that they had scribed to one another. Emerson, enthusiastically welcoming Whitman to his great career, made a very public proclamation of awe-inspiring praise to the poet.

Work 3: O Captain! My Captain!
Written about the death of President Abraham Lincoln, this poem emphasizes the grief and sorrow felt by the American people in the throes of mourning upon his assassination.

Work 4: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d
Written in the summer of 1865 during the country’s profound national mourning over the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, this poem was a pastoral elegy referencing the recently concluded Civil War. Whitman uses imagery and symbols to describe the president, his death, and the emotional experience.

Work 5: A Complete Biography of Walt Whitman by CSA Publishing

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A Treasure Trove for Whitman Lovers!

This audiobook is an excellent collection for anyone interested in Walt Whitman. Having "Leaves of Grass" alongside other significant works like his elegy for Lincoln and the included biography offers a comprehensive look at the poet's life and powerful writing. A truly valuable addition to any poetry lover's library.

Nice collection

This is a very nice audiobook collection of Walt Whitman poetry. Narrator does a fantastic job! The biography as the last book is a nice addition also. Excellent for fans of WW or poetry!

Influential and emotional

If you love poetry, this is the collection for you. The influences of the times are relevant in the way Whitman expresses his feelings through poetry. The narrator does an excellent job at delivering the prose as I believe Whitman would have intended it to be. An amazing compilation of some of Whitman’s best and most well-known works. Each piece strikes a cord with me. Loved it!

Really poetic

I had never heard of this poet before but I’m glad I picked up this book and listened to it. His work was so insightful and so well put together. I learned a lot from this and I know that you will too!

Great introduction to poetry for me.

I’m new to poetry, and this audiobook was a wonderful introduction to Walt Whitman’s work. The narration was able to bring the poems to life. A great listen for anyone curious about poetry or creative writing.

Great Compilation if you're a Whitman Fan.

It was a great listening experience. As a poetry student, I was always taught that not only do the words of creative writing matter but how you deliver them conveys their meaning. The performance was pretty good for a casual listening experience. This collection is of great value. It is great for students or for anyone wanting to expand their academic knowledge or is just someone who appreciates free verse, poetry, creative writing, and the like.

Great collection

The language is a bit convoluted, but once you get used to it, it was good. Loved hearing the evolution of thought and emotion across the different writings.

Historical Poetry Kept Alive

The Walt Whitman Poetry Collection is a classic collection by the famous historical poet Walt Whitman. It's great to see audiobooks like this to keep this poetry alive. My favorite is The Leaves Of Grass. This would be excellent to listen to if you love poetry. It would also be fantastic for a high school English literature class.

Timeless

Listening to this was a powerful experience. The poems, especially Leaves of Grass and O Captain! My Captain!, are timeless and deeply moving, capturing themes of nature, humanity, and loss. The addition of a biography was quite nice and added some context. While I loved the content, the narration was hit or miss. At times, it felt overly theatrical and didn’t always match the tone of the poetry, which was a bit distracting. That said, the collection itself is a fantastic introduction to Whitman’s work and a must-listen for anyone interested in classic American poetry.

A Journey through a Poets Eyes

Listening to this collection was like stepping back into the 1800s. The narrator truly brought the poet’s words to life, offering a profound glimpse into that era. This book is a must for anyone curious about historical perspectives and poetic expression. I found myself captivated by the themes and insights. Highly recommend for those wanting to explore timeless poetry!