'All nations, colors, barbarisms, civilizations, languages...' A selection taken from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Whitman's works available in Penguin Classics are Leaves of Grass and The Complete Poems.
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, born in 1819 in West Hills, New York. He is best known for his groundbreaking poetry collection "Leaves of Grass," which was first published in 1855 and went through multiple editions during his lifetime. Whitman's poetic style was characterized by free verse, expansive imagery, and a celebration of the individual and the natural world. He is often considered one of the most influential poets in American literature, with his work challenging traditional poetic forms and exploring themes of democracy, individualism, and the human experience. Whitman's impact on the genre of poetry is still felt today, with his work inspiring generations of poets and writers.
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