with a complete commentary Whitman, Walt 1819-1892 creator Folsom, Ed 1947- writer of introduction, writer of added commentary. Merrill, Christopher writer of introduction, writer of added commentary. text bibliography iau Iowa City University Of Iowa Press 2016 monographic eng

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193 p. ; 23 cm. "This book offers the most comprehensive and detailed reading to date of Song of Myself. One of the most distinguished critics in Whitman Studies, Ed Folsom, and one of the nation's most prominent writers and literary figures, Christopher Merrill, carry on a dialog with Whitman, and with each other, section by section, as they invite readers to enter into the conversation about how the poem develops, moves, improvises, and surprises. Instead of picking and choosing particular passages to support a reading of the poem, Folsom and Merrill take Whitman at his word and interact with "every atom" of his work. The book presents Whitman's final version of the poem, arranged in fifty-two sections; each section is followed by Folsom's detailed critical examination of the passage, and then Merrill offers a poet's perspective, suggesting broader contexts for thinking about both the passage in question and the entire poem"-- Walt Whitman ; introduction and commentary by Ed Folsom and Christopher Merrill. Includes bibliographical references and index. Poesía estadounidense Poesía amorosa Whitman, Walt 1819-1892 Criticism and interpretation Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 Crítica e interpretación Whitman, Walt 1819-1892 PS 3201 W615s 2016 811.3 9781609384654 (paperback) 2016008501 DLC 160404 20230410132629.0 127253 eng