Canto a Mi Mismo: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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"This book offers the most comprehensive and detailed reading to date of Song of Myself. One of the most distinguished critics in Whitman Studies, Ed Folsom, and one of the nation's most prominent writers and literary figures, Christopher Merrill, carry on a dialog with Whitman, and with each other, section by section, as they invite readers to enter into the conversation about how the poem develops, moves, improvises, and surprises. Instead of picking and choosing particular passages to support a reading of the poem, Folsom and Merrill take Whitman at his word and interact with "every atom" of his work. The book presents Whitman's final version of the poem, arranged in fifty-two sections; each section is followed by Folsom's detailed critical examination of the passage, and then Merrill offers a poet's perspective, suggesting broader contexts for thinking about both the passage in quest
Quick facts about Canto a Mi Mismo
- Title: Canto a Mi Mismo
- Author: Walt Whitman
- First published: 1904
- Genre: textual criticism, biography, american poets
- OpenLibrary ID: OL16362W
Where to read Canto a Mi Mismo
Canto a Mi Mismo by Walt Whitman is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Canto a Mi Mismo about?
"This book offers the most comprehensive and detailed reading to date of Song of Myself.
Who wrote Canto a Mi Mismo?
Canto a Mi Mismo was written by Walt Whitman.
When was Canto a Mi Mismo published?
Canto a Mi Mismo was first published in 1904.
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