Part of the 'Poetry for Young People' series, this book offers a short introduction to Walt Whitman's life and work, including a short biography and 26 collected poems.
"An outstanding introduction to Whitman's life and work. A biographical sketch and a description of the time period...preface this collection of 26 poems and excerpts. Levin... introduces each selection with pertinent information about its relevance to a larger work, its relationship...
Sit back and travel the universe through the imagination of Walt Whitman. From the depths of the sea to the far reaches of the cosmos, from the songs of America's workers to the plight of America's slaves, you're about to embark on an experience you'll never forget! More than...