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Description: The Structure of Leaves of Grass by Thomas Edward Crawley The basic premise of this study is that Walt Whitmans Leaves of Grass is a unified work, lyrical, yet epic in quality, design, and spirit. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Modern critics and contemporary readers familiar with the field of Whitman criticism may find surprising an analysis of the structure of Leaves of Grass that concerns itself with Whitman as the poet-prophet and the identification of Whitman (or of his persona in the poem) with Christ. Early twentieth-century criticism has tended to exalt the early Whitman at the expense of the later one and to regard as poetically inferior the image of the national and democratically prophetic Whitman as expressed in the later editions. Thomas Edward Crawley, in full knowledge of the contemporary currents of Whitman criticism, chooses to revert to this older view, through which he sheds new light on Whitmans artistic achievement. The basic premise of this study is that Walt Whitmans Leaves of Grass is a unified work, lyrical, yet epic in quality, design, and spirit. Crawleys purpose is to demonstrate the basis of this unity: its origin and operation and the nature of its realization. He demonstrates that an aesthetically maturing Whitman, in this work, was finally able to harmoniously bring together his individual and social subject matter. Crawley defines the unifying spirit of Leaves of Grass in terms of Whitmans concept of the poet-prophet and the poet-reader relationship. This concept is conveyed primarily through the development of the Christ- symbol, the dominant image in the poem. Through a careful analysis of Whitmans handling of the simultaneous development of the poet-prophet and the nation, his masterful fusion of the personal element and the national element, an understanding of the complex structure of Leaves of Grass emerges. Crawley presents an analysis of Whitmans final and carefully arrived at grouping of the lyrics in the 1881 edition according to a definite, distinguishable pattern—a pattern revealed in Whitmans use of allusions, in his transitional poems and passages, and, most important, in his thematic handling of imagery. The cumulative effect of these devices is emphasized. The organic development of Leaves of Grass, made possible by Whitmans faith in and careful adherence to his concept of the organic theory of art, is substantiated. Crawley concludes his analysis with a detailed examination of the growth of Leaves of Grass as reflected in the various editions leading up to the 1881 volume, the last to be revised and published by Whitman. Author Biography Thomas Edward Crawley (1920–1984) was Professor of English at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Table of Contents Preface I. Introduction II. Whitmans Organic Principle and Poet-Prophet The Organic Principle The Poet-Prophet III. The Christ-Symbol in Leaves of Grass IV. A Structural Analysis of Leaves of Grass Inscriptions Introductions Children of Adam Calamus Songs of Democracy Birds of Passage A Broadway Pageant Sea-Drift By the Roadside Drum-Taps Memories of President Lincoln By Blue Ontarios Shore Autumn Rivulets Spiritual Songs Whispers of Heavenly Death Thou Mother with Thy Equal Brood From Noon to Starry Night Songs of Parting V. The Evolution of Leaves of Grass The 1855 Edition The 1856 Edition The 1860 Edition The 1867 Edition The 1872 Edition The 1876 Edition The 1881 Edition Appendix: Passages of Religious Significance in Whitmans Works Bibliography Index Long Description Modern critics and contemporary readers familiar with the field of Whitman criticism may find surprising an analysis of the structure of Leaves of Grass that concerns itself with Whitman as the poet-prophet and the identification of Whitman (or of his persona in the poem) with Christ. Early twentieth-century criticism has tended to exalt the early Whitman at the expense of the later one and to regard as poetically inferior the image of the national and democratically prophetic Whitman as expressed in the later editions. Thomas Edward Crawley, in full knowledge of the contemporary currents of Whitman criticism, chooses to revert to this older view, through which he sheds new light on Whitmans artistic achievement. The basic premise of this study is that Walt Whitmans Leaves of Grass is a unified work, lyrical, yet epic in quality, design, and spirit. Crawleys purpose is to demonstrate the basis of this unity: its origin and operation and the nature of its realization. He demonstrates that an aesthetically maturing Whitman, in this work, was finally able to harmoniously bring together his individual and social subject matter. Crawley defines the unifying spirit of Leaves of Grass in terms of Whitmans concept of the poet-prophet and the poet-reader relationship. This concept is conveyed primarily through the development of the Christ-symbol, the dominant image in the poem. Through a careful analysis of Whitmans handling of the simultaneous development of the poet-prophet and the nation, his masterful fusion of the personal element and the national element, an understanding of the complex structure of Leaves of Grass emerges. Crawley presents an analysis of Whitmans final and carefully arrived at grouping of the lyrics in the 1881 edition according to a definite, distinguishable pattern--a pattern revealed in Whitmans use of allusions, in his transitional poems and passages, and, most important, in his thematic handling of imagery. The cumulative effect of these devices is emphasized. The organic development of Leaves of Grass, made possible by Whitmans faith in and careful adherence to his concept of the organic theory of art, is substantiated. Crawley concludes his analysis with a detailed examination of the growth of Leaves of Grass as reflected in the various editions leading up to the 1881 volume, the last to be revised and published by Whitman. Details ISBN0292766181 Author Thomas Edward Crawley Publisher University of Texas Press Language English ISBN-10 0292766181 ISBN-13 9780292766181 Media Book Imprint University of Texas Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title STRUCTURE OF LEAVES OF GRASS Format Paperback DEWEY 811.3 Place of Publication Austin, TX Year 1970 Publication Date 1970-01-01 AU Release Date 1970-01-01 NZ Release Date 1970-01-01 US Release Date 1970-01-01 UK Release Date 1970-01-01 Pages 270 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:79287887;

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