Walt Whitman (Poetry for Young People S.) - Hardcover

"An outstanding introduction to Whitman's life and work. A biographical sketch and a description of the time period...preface this collection of 26 poems and excerpts. Levin... introduces each selection with pertinent information about its relevance to a larger work, its relationship to Whitman's beliefs, or the symbolism within it... selections are thought provoking, descriptive, and full of emotion. Burke's pastel drawings add to the feelings...and to the emotional impact of each poem...This superb volume can be used to teach literature or to show a variety of poetic devices and style."-- "SLJ. "Perhaps the most ambitious attempt to bring poetry to children...includes selections from the poet's classic collection..."-- "Los Angeles Times . 48 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.