Selected Poems of Walt Whitman. Edited and Introduced by Stephen Spender.

WHITMAN, Walt

Published by London: Grey Walls Press (The Crown Classics):, First edition,, 1950

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8vo, 64pp, orig. pictorial printed boards. A practically fine copy in a VG+ matching dustwrapper designed by Leslie Atkinson. Signed Presentation copy to M. J. Huxley from Stephen Spender, "To Juliet with love from Stephen. April 2, 1950." ette, Lady Huxley (née Marie Juliette Baillot; 1896 1994) was a Swiss-French sculptor and writer. She provided lifelong support to her husband, British naturalist Sir Julian Huxley. Walter Whitman Jr. (1819 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality. Seller Inventory # 1966

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Title: Selected Poems of Walt Whitman. Edited and ...

Publisher: London: Grey Walls Press (The Crown Classics):, First edition,

Publication Date: 1950

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition