Penguin Classics

Baldwin's "Another Country" thrums with the pulse of a New York that's as visceral as it is unforgiving, weaving a tale that's unflinching in its examination of the human spirit. Jazz, desire, and a tapestry of entwined fate—this is a deeply character-driven narrative that doesn't shy away from the darkness or the light within us. For anyone seeking a story that dives into the complexities of love and the burdens of societal constraints, this book promises a profound journey.

“I am large, I contain multitudes”A Penguin Classic When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass in July 1855, he altered the course of literary history. One of the greatest masterpieces of American literature, it redefined the rules of poetry while describing the soul of the American character. Throughout his great career, Whitman continuously revised, expanded, and republished Leaves of Grass , but many critics believe that the book that matters most is the 1855 original. Penguin Classics proudly presents that text in its original and complete form, with an introductory essay by the writer and poet Malcolm Cowley.“I celebrate myself, and sing myself,And what I assume you shall assume,For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.