Walt Whitman and democratic spirit of hispoetry Andriy

Walt Whitman and democratic spirit of hispoetry Andriy Aftanas Form 11 -A School № 5 Teacher: Savko N. G

Information Trends Romanticism 1) Attractive subjects 2)Interest in the common man 3)Longing for harmonious personality Movement Realism 1)Class is important 2)Reflect the relity 3)Characters are more important than plot 4)No interaction between man and reality Trancedentalism 1)Reflect the spirit of man: a) Free intuition b) The soul of man

Features of his work Combines different styles Professional lyrics Uses rhetorical questions, free verse, anaphora Combines epic and lyric Contravenes problems of the nowadays Exalt the nature Belief in the existence of the over soul

His main poems Leaves of Grass - a collection of poetry the first edition was published in 1855, This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral. He elevates the human form and the human mind, deeming both worthy of poetic praise. Originally written at a time of significant urbanization in America, Leaves of Grass responds to the impact urbanization has on the masses.

Critical review of his poetry The poem is written in free verse style. The poem was first published in 1855 Than in 1856 and in 1860. Praises words "as simple as grass" forgoes standard verse and stanza patterns in favor of a simple.

Critical review of his poetry He described the condolences to the natural world Described relationship between man and woman. Also he described War and Peace love life and death. Emphasized an all-powerful who serves as narrator.