Walt Whitman

Gesänge und Inschriften (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Landauer, Gustav

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Walt Whitman's 'Gesänge und Inschriften' is a seminal collection of poems that revolutionized American literature. Written in free verse, Whitman's work celebrates the beauty of nature, the diversity of human experience, and the unity of all beings. Through vivid imagery and unconventional structure, Whitman creates a sense of intimacy with the reader, inviting them to explore the depths of their own soul. This collection defies traditional poetic conventions, embracing a sense of democracy and individualism that was groundbreaking for its time. Walt Whitman, known as the 'Bard of Democracy,' was a visionary poet whose work challenged the norms of his era. Born in 1819, Whitman's experiences as a journalist and nurse during the Civil War deeply influenced his writing. 'Gesänge und Inschriften' reflects Whitman's belief in the interconnectedness of all living things and his celebration of the human spirit. His bold and unapologetic style paved the way for future poets to explore themes of identity, freedom, and equality. For readers seeking a transformative literary experience, 'Gesänge und Inschriften' is a must-read. Whitman's powerful verses resonate with universal truths, inspiring readers to embrace their own individuality and connection to the world around them. This collection continues to captivate audiences with its timeless exploration of the human experience and its enduring relevance in today's society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 155
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Februar 2020
• Deutsch
• ISBN-13: 4064066116699
• Artikelnr.: 58644385

Autorenporträt

Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. He was a part of the transition between Transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. Born on Long Island, Whitman worked as a journalist, a teacher, a government clerk, and a volunteer nurse during the American Civil War in addition to publishing his poetry. Early in his career, he also produced a temperance novel, Franklin Evans (1842). After working as clerk, teacher, journalist and laborer, Whitman wrote his masterpiece, Leaves of Grass, pioneering free verse poetry in a humanistic celebration of humanity, in 1855. Emerson, whom Whitman revered, said of Leaves of Grass that it held "incomparable things incomparably said." During the Civil War, Whitman worked as an army nurse, later writing Drum Taps (1865) and Memoranda During the War (1867). His health compromised by the experience, he was given work at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. After a stroke in 1873, which left him partially paralyzed, Whitman lived his next 20 years with his brother, writing mainly prose, such as Democratic Vistas (1870). Leaves of Grass was published in nine editions, with Whitman elaborating on it in each successive edition. In 1881, the book had the compliment of being banned by the commonwealth of Massachusetts on charges of immorality. A good friend of Robert Ingersoll, Whitman was at most a Deist who scorned religion. D. 1892.