Noiseless Patient Spider
by Walt Whitman
'Noiseless Patient Spider' Summary
This book presents eight different audio recordings of Walt Whitman's famous poem, 'A Noiseless Patient Spider.' Each reading brings a unique perspective to Whitman's powerful imagery and exploration of the human soul's connection to the universe. The poem uses the spider's tireless web-spinning as a metaphor for the soul's journey of connection, reaching out to the vastness of the unknown. The collection allows listeners to experience the poem's beauty and depth through various voices and interpretations.Book Details
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Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman i...
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