{"product_id":"parodies-on-walt-whitman-9781025894560","title":"Parodies on Walt Whitman","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Henry S. Saunders | Christopher Morley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Parodies on Walt Whitman\" is a compelling anthology that captures the multifaceted reception of one of America's most iconic literary figures. Compiled by Henry S. Saunders, with a preface by the renowned essayist Christopher Morley, this collection brings together various humorous and satirical imitations of Whitman's revolutionary poetic style. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work highlights the distinctive features of \"Leaves of Grass\"-its expansive free verse, cataloging technique, and bold persona-by showcasing how other writers sought to mimic or mock its unconventional form. From clever tributes to sharp-witted critiques, the entries within \"Parodies on Walt Whitman\" reflect the cultural impact of a poet who fundamentally shifted the trajectory of American letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume serves as a valuable historical and literary document, offering insight into the ways in which Whitman's contemporaries and successors grappled with his egoism, his democratic ideals, and his stylistic innovations. It is an essential read for students of American poetry, literary historians, and those who appreciate the art of parody as a form of literary criticism. Through these diverse satirical lenses, the book underscores the enduring legacy and polarizing nature of a true American original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47593527017623,"sku":"9781025894560","price":1582.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025894560.webp?v=1774982281","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/parodies-on-walt-whitman-9781025894560","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}