{"product_id":"o-captain-my-captain-a-moving-elegy-of-leadership-loss-national-mourning-after-triumph-paperback","title":"O Captain! My Captain!: A Moving Elegy of Leadership, Loss \u0026 National Mourning After Triumph - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Zengerink\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why one poem could capture the grief of an entire nation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eO Captain! My Captain!\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a poem-it is a national elegy, a collective cry of anguish woven into the fabric of post-Civil War America. Written in the aftermath of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, this short yet emotionally thunderous work by Walt Whitman channels the heartache of a people who had won peace but lost their guiding star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern presentation brings Whitman's masterwork to today's readers with clarity, reverence, and a deep sense of historical awareness. Though brief in form, the poem's emotional gravity, symbolic complexity, and national significance offer readers a profound journey into leadership, legacy, and the sorrow that follows glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Timeless Elegy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nation's Grief in Verse\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore how Whitman encapsulated the national heartbreak following Lincoln's assassination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism of the Ship and the Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dive into the deeper metaphorical meanings of triumph paired with tragic loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoetic Power and Simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Discover how Whitman's rhythmic structure and word choices deliver devastating emotional impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and Cultural Resonance\u003c\/strong\u003e - Understand why this poem has become a staple in classrooms, films, speeches, and memorials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Lasting Tribute to Leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e - Reflect on how Whitman transforms one man's death into a symbol of enduring respect and reverence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition preserves Whitman's unforgettable lines in a clean, modern format while remaining faithful to his voice and intent. \u003cem\u003eO Captain! My Captain!\u003c\/em\u003e is a short but essential work that continues to echo through American history, poetry, and civic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45754140328133,"sku":"9781806681020","price":21.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/OQY5RxakaQ9781806681020.webp?v=1770236528","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/o-captain-my-captain-a-moving-elegy-of-leadership-loss-national-mourning-after-triumph-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}