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Hojas de hierba es la gran epopeya americana y una de las grandes epopeyas de la literatura universal: con una voz tan vigorosa como sutil, canta el nacimiento de los Estados Unidos y su desarrollo como nacion. Sus poemas recogen la bullente diversidad del pais, sus heterogeneos pobladores y sus paisajes inabarcables, y su caracter indomito, irreverente, exento de artificios. Es una epica democratica, que arrumba los viejos principios de las sociedades europeas y las igualmente viejas esteticas que los ensalzaban, y proclama las esperanzas y necesidades del Nuevo Mundo, donde ricos y pobres, hombres y mujeres, blancos y negros, estan llamados a ser libres e iguales, y los afectos imperan sobre los intereses. Pero Hojas de hierba es tambien el retrato de una persona, Walt Whitman, que vierte sus pasiones singulares y sus anhelos mas intimos en sus paginas: ''Esto no es un libro: / quien lo toca, toca a un hombre'', escribe en un poema tardio. El amor por la naturaleza, la fuerza de su erotismo, la turbulencia de la vida en Nueva York y el abrumador impetu musical de su voz encuentran un eco dilatado en los poemas del libro. Para Harold Bloom, Whitman constituye el centro del canon norteamericano, porque toda ''voz que en nuestra literatura contemporanea se alza en soledad, herida o estoica, tiende a asumir tonalidades whitmanianas''.Hojas de hierba es la gran epopeya americana y una de las grandes epopeyas de la literatura universal: con una voz tan vigorosa como sutil, canta el nacimiento de los Estados Unidos y su desarrollo como nacion. Sus poemas recogen la bullente diversidad del pais, sus heterogeneos pobladores y sus paisajes inabarcables, y su caracter indomito, irreverente, exento de artificios. Es una epica democratica, que arrumba los viejos principios de las sociedades europeas y las igualmente viejas esteticas que los ensalzaban, y proclama las esperanzas y necesidades del Nuevo Mundo, donde ricos y pobres, hombres y mujeres, blancos y negros, estan llamados a ser libres e iguales, y los afectos imperan sobre los intereses. Pero Hojas de hierba es tambien el retrato de una persona, Walt Whitman, que vierte sus pasiones singulares y sus anhelos mas intimos en sus paginas: ''Esto no es un libro: / quien lo toca, toca a un hombre'', escribe en un poema tardio. El amor por la naturaleza, la fuerza de su erotismo, la turbulencia de la vida en Nueva York y el abrumador impetu musical de su voz encuentran un eco dilatado en los poemas del libro. Para Harold Bloom, Whitman constituye el centro del canon norteamericano, porque toda ''voz que en nuestra literatura contemporanea se alza en soledad, herida o estoica, tiende a asumir tonalidades whitmanianas''.

Walt Whitmans Poems by Walt Whitman is a collection of his most celebrated works, showcasing his unique style of free verse poetry. Published in 1855, this collection marked a turning point in American poetry, as Whitman broke away from traditional forms and embraced a more personal and expansive approach to writing. His poems explore themes of nature, democracy, and the human experience, each line brimming with passion and vitality. Whitmans use of vivid imagery and unconventional language sets him apart as a revolutionary figure in American literature. His poems have left a lasting impact on generations of readers, inspiring them to see the world in a new light. Walt Whitman, often referred to as the Bard of Democracy, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and the rapidly changing world around him. His commitment to celebrating the individual and the collective spirit of humanity shines through in his poetry. Whitmans radical perspective on society and politics makes his work both timeless and relevant today. For readers who appreciate innovative and thought-provoking poetry that challenges conventions, Poems by Walt Whitman is a must-read. Whitmans powerful and evocative verses continue to captivate audiences with their bold and unapologetic exploration of the human condition.

As I sit here by the creek, resting after my walk, a warm languor bathes me from the sun. No sound but a cawing of crows, and no motion but their black flying figures from over-head, reflected in the mirror of the pond below. Indeed a principal feature of the scene today is these crows, their incessant cawing, far or near, and their countless flocks and processions moving from place to place, and at times almost darkening the air with their myriads. As I sit a moment writing this by the bank, I see the black, clear-cut reflection of them far below, flying through the watery looking-glass, by ones, twos, or long strings. All last night I heard the noises from their great roost in a neighboring wood.

«El Diario de Canadá es un punto de inflexión en la vida y la obra de Whitman. El viaje a Canadá de Whitman fue de hecho suficiente para que el poeta viviera o volviera a recuperar el gusto por la vi

Walt Whitmans "Leaves of Grass" is a seminal work that redefined American poetry with its free verse style and unparalleled celebration of the human spirit. First published in 1855 and expanded throughout Whitmans lifetime, it explores themes of democracy, nature, and individualism. The collection serves as a tapestry of voices, weaving personal reflections with a profound sense of national identity, encapsulated in the famous line, "I celebrate myself, and sing myself." Whitmans innovative use of language, rhythm, and imagery invites readers into a visceral experience of the self and the universe, offering a bold departure from the poetic conventions of his time. Walt Whitman, often dubbed the father of free verse, was deeply influenced by his experiences in a rapidly changing Americaone marked by the Civil War, industrialism, and the quest for a unified national identity. His background as a journalist and a man of the people informed his commitment to democratic ideals and his desire to capture the essence of humanity. "Leaves of Grass" reflects his revolutionary vision to create a distinctly American voice in literature, one that embraces diversity while celebrating individual autonomy. I highly recommend "Leaves of Grass" to anyone seeking a powerful exploration of identity and existence. Whitmans lyrical style and philosophical depth make this work not only a cornerstone of American literature but also a timeless celebration of the human condition. It will engage, inspire, and provoke thought long after the final page.

To mark 160 years since its first publication, a new edition of the great American poet's most famous workDo I contradict myself?Very well then I contradict myself.(I am large, I contain multitudes.)Abundant, ecstatic, generous, courageousthis is the first American epic poem, a celebration of selfhood and a catalogue of 19th-century American life of all ages and races. Revolutionary in style and controversial in content when it was first published in 1855, Whitman's masterwork has since inspired generations with its intoxicating rhythms and images, and its inclusive, praiseful joy.

Walt Whitman foi’l poeta de la llibertá y la inclusión: el poeta de les minoríes, y de les muyeres, y el de los desheredaos. Foi’l primer bardu modernu d’América y el cantor de la so democracia recié

Hojas de hierba (Leaves of Grass, en inglés) (1855) es un libro de poemas del poeta estadounidense Walt Whitman. Entre los textos están «Canto de mí mismo», «Yo canto al cuerpo eléctrico», «De la cun

Lleno de vida ahora, compacto, visible, yo, de cuarenta años de edad, en el año octogesimo tercero de los Estados, a quien viva dentro de un siglo, o dentro de cualquier numero de siglos, a ti, que no has nacido todavia, a ti te buscan estos cantos.

First published in 1855 and extended by the author over the course of more than three decades, Leaves of Grass embodies Walt Whitman''s lifetime ambition to create a new voice that could capture the spirit and vibrancy of the young American nation, while celebrating at the same time "Nature without check with original energy". Famously written in free verse and brimming with sensuous imagery and an unbridled love of nature and life in all its forms, and containing celebrated poems such as the ebullient `Song of Myself'' - described by Jay Parini as the greatest American poem ever written - and the elegiac `When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom''d'', Leaves of Grass is not only the fi nest achievement of a highly unique poet, but a founding text for American literature and modern poetry.