Walt Whitman

Contained within the pages of this book is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the great American poet, Walt Whitman. Published more than a generation after his death, this book deals with Whitman’s initial reception and explores his ever-developing canonisation as one of the greatest modern poets. Contents include: “The Life Of Whitman”, “Characteristics and Comparisons”, “Whitman’s Language and Metre”, “A Walk Through Leaves of Grass”, etcetera. A fascinating insight into the author…