{"product_id":"the-illustrated-walt-whitman-25-essential-poems-25-essential-poems-9781638192121","title":"The Illustrated Walt Whitman: 25 Essential Poems: 25 Essential Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLush and evocative, this treasury of Walt Whitman's classic poetry will be a household favorite for generations. Bound and curated, this full-color collage illustrated beauty will educate young readers while delighting the senses. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhitman is considered one of the most influential poets in American history. Incorporating both transendentalism and realism earned him the much lauded title of father of free verse, a form beloved among poets and students today. Whitman's influence remains strong in modern day poetry. Art historian Mary Berenson wrote, \"You cannot really understand America without Walt Whitman.\" And modernist poet Ezra Pound called Whitman \"America's poet...he \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e America.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand selected classics included in this collection include \"O Captain! My Captain!,\" \"I Hear America Singing,\" and many other essentials. Brief commentary and helpful definitions accompany each poem, making \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Walt Whitman\u003c\/em\u003e among the most accessible--and beautiful--introductions to Walt Whitman available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExcerpts from the Introduction: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e1: Enjoy the poems. This seems far more important than trying to puzzle out what the author meant (or what other people believe the author meant).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2: Engage with the poems by asking questions....\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e3: Be your own boss. Read the poems in order or jump around as you see fit. Share them or savor them all by yourself. Say them aloud or whisper their words in your heart.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoetry makes life better. There is NO wrong way to experience a poem. So, read on, dear friend. And thank you for choosing poetry.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan G. Van Cleave\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Moonshower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.40h x 9.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781638192121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2024 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRyan G. Van Cleave \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of dozens of books for both children and adults. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught writing at numerous colleges and universities. As the Picture Book Doctor, Ryan helps celebrities create stories for kids and bring them to life on the page, stage, and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Moonshower","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43778386231411,"sku":"9.78164E+12","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_f75a4ef8-f30d-46db-995a-bf43920a4f8d.jpg?v=1757509392","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-illustrated-walt-whitman-25-essential-poems-25-essential-poems-9781638192121","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}