About the book
\"I loved this book. It's an inexpensive collection of Walt Whitman poems, letters, and essays that is well worth your time … this book is worth purchasing and perusing due to its historical value of ruminations on American life.\" — Old Musty Books
Compiled when the great poet was 70 years old, November Boughs offers verse and prose reminiscences of a singular American life. Walt Whitman's reflections begin with the essay \"A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads,\" in which he discusses the genesis of his most famous and controversial book, Leaves of Grass. A selection of poetry titled \"Sands at Seventy\" is followed by a series of essays and recollections that include \"Slang in America,\" \"What Lurks Behind Shakespeare's Historical Plays,\" \"The Old Bowery,\" and notes on the life of the Quaker abolitionist Elias Hicks, whose body — it was rumored — he and a youthful group of friends once attempted to exhume.
This affordable, high-quality edition of a rare book of poetry and prose provides a greater context for the interpretation of Whitman's other works. Essential reading for Whitman scholars, this volume is also of interest to historians of the Civil War, abolitionism, and nineteenth-century America.
Editions of November Boughs
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780486496337
- EBook
- ISBN 9780486794891
Read an Excerpt
\"I loved this book. It's an inexpensive collection of Walt Whitman poems, letters, and essays that is well worth your time … this book is worth purchasing and perusing due to its historical value of ruminations on American life.\" — Old Musty Books
Compiled when the great poet was 70 years old, November Boughs offers verse and prose reminiscences of a singular American life. Walt Whitman's reflections begin with the essay \"A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads,\" in which he discusses the genesis of his most famous and controversial book, Leaves of Grass. A selection of poetry titled \"Sands at Seventy\" is followed by a series of essays and recollections that include \"Slang in America,\" \"What Lurks Behind Shakespeare's Historical Plays,\" \"The Old Bowery,\" and notes on the life of the Quaker abolitionist Elias Hicks, whose body — it was rumored — he and a youthful group of friends once attempted to exhume.
This affordable, high-quality edition of a rare book of poetry and prose provides a greater context for the interpretation of Whitman's other works. Essential reading for Whitman scholars, this volume is also of interest to historians of the Civil War, abolitionism, and nineteenth-century America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is November Boughs about?
\"I loved this book. It's an inexpensive collection of Walt Whitman poems, letters, and essays that is well worth your time … this book is worth purchasing and perusing due to its historical value of ruminations on American life.\" — Old Musty Books
Compiled when the great poet was 70 years old, November Boughs offers verse and prose reminiscences of a singular American life. Walt Whitman's reflections begin with the essay \"A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads,\" in which he discusses the genesis of his most famous and controversial book, Leaves of Grass. A selection of poetry titled \"Sands at Seventy\" is followed by a series of essays and recollections that include \"Slang in America,\" \"What Lurks Behind Shakespeare's Historical Plays,\" \"The Old Bowery,\" and notes on the life of the Quaker abolitionist Elias Hicks, whose body — it was rumored — he and a youthful group of friends once attempted to exhume.
This affordable, high-quality edition of a rare book of poetry and prose provides a greater context for the interpretation of Whitman's other works. Essential reading for Whitman scholars, this volume is also of interest to historians of the Civil War, abolitionism, and nineteenth-century America.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in November Boughs?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of November Boughs?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780486496337
Is November Boughs part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry
Who is/are the Author/s of the book November Boughs?
Walt Whitman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
November Boughs is available as paperback(ISBN 9780486496337) and ebook(ISBN 9780486794891)
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