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Mark Van Doren Books

    Mark Van Doren was an American poet, writer, and critic whose nearly four decades as an English professor at Columbia University profoundly shaped a generation of influential thinkers and writers. His work, rooted in a deep engagement with literary traditions, explores the human condition with a keen intellect and a lyrical voice. Van Doren’s masterful prose and poetry demonstrate a remarkable ability to distill complex ideas into accessible yet profound observations. His significant contributions to poetry, recognized with a Pulitzer Prize, and his insightful criticism offer enduring reflections on art and culture.

    Don QuixoteS Profession
    Studies in Metaphysical Poetry
    Shakespeare
    The Portable Walt Whitman

    • The Portable Walt Whitman

      • 688 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
      4.4(752)Add rating

      When Walt Whitman self-published Leaves of Grass in 1855 it was a slim volume of twelve poems and he was a journalist and poet from Long Island, little-known but full of ambition and poetic fire. To give a new voice to the new nation shaken by civil war, he spent his entire life revising and adding to the work, but his initial act of bravado in answering Ralph Waldo Emerson's call for a national poet has made Whitman the quintessential American writer. This rich cross-section of his work includes poems from throughout Whitman's lifetime as published on his deathbed edition of 1891 and other works.

      The Portable Walt Whitman

    • Shakespeare

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(126)Add rating

      Offering insightful essays on each of Shakespeare's plays and his poems, this work showcases the author's deep knowledge and appreciation of the Bard's artistry. The writing is characterized by wit and perceptiveness, making complex themes accessible without being pedantic. This collection serves as a valuable resource for both newcomers and seasoned scholars, celebrating the boldness and nuances of Shakespeare's work in a way that invites readers to treasure the experience.

      Shakespeare