The Complete Poems (Penguin Classics)

by Walt Whitman
The Complete Poems (Penguin Classics)  
published March 29th 2005 by Penguin Classics
binding Paperback
isbn 0140424512   (isbn13: 9780140424515)
pages 912
description In 1855 Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work that defined him as one of America's most influential voices and that he added to thro...more
date added
01-31-07



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Kjdick
10/14/07

Read in January, 1991
"Out of the cradle endlessly rocking,
Out of the mockingbirds throat, the musical shuttle,
Out of the Ninth-month midnight ......

Simple, visceral words phrased in long steady breaths -- a human meter. i could read this collection over and over. actually i do and so do my students and always there is one in the class who loves it as much as i do -- maybe more.

uncle walt -- omisexual super poet of the body, soul, and mind.
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Luke
01/27/08

I have read some Whitman and I liked it. I have by no means read enough to give it any honest judgment, but I would like to read more, which I can only say for a few of the poets I've read, which likely reflects on my poor appreciation for poetry as a medium but my enjoyment of topics that resonate with my interests. what can I say, I'm selfish.
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Crystal
I love Whitman's view and perspective on people. He's a true lover of humanity and he writes so unreservedly and beautifully about them. He's a great example of someone who really, truly tries and succeeds in understanding people.
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Cameron
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08/26/07

Because in here are some poems that never make it into anthologies or compilations. And some bad poems that show he was a writer. And some amazing poems. He had some poems. Some hurley burley life forces of poems.
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Eliza
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07/13/08

I have found a new love for walt whitman ever since I read "I Sit and Look Out" in Honors English last year.

I always thought that Whitman was just a poet who wrote about nature. But I was completely wrong.
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Thetigergirl
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05/30/08

Read in May, 2007
I love Walt Whitman and I love his death bed edition of Leaves of Grass best, which is why I bought this book. However, as portability goes, this is not exactly the edition I'd take to the beach with me.
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Christylee1010
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02/19/08

Read in March, 2004
never been a fan of whitman, or poetry in general. read this for an american lit class at temple. hoping to read again in order to gain some sort of appreciation for the work.
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Emily
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05/06/07

bookshelves: poetry
I read most of Whitman for a thesis paper sophomore year in high school. I fell in love with his hopefulness and words.
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John
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02/27/08

Read in January, 1994
I really like the way he puts a voice to feelings I'm sure every man, gay, straight, American or otherwise, has had.
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Soodaroo
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02/24/07

recommends it for: To All Humans
The forefather of poems in new shapes is aware of the meaning of Humanity, lets join him . . .
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Amara
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02/03/08

Some of my favorite poetry. Earthy, nonconformist, sexy, beautiful.
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Kathryn
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06/05/08

I love the gays.
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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 4.38 (162 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.34 (128 ratings)
number of reviews: 13






other editions

The Complete Poems (Paperback)
The Complete Poems (Wordsworth Poetry Library)