Reminiscences Of Walt Whitman: With Extracts From His Letters And Remarks On His Writings (1896)

By William Sloane Kennedy

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of Walt Whitman: With Extracts From His Letters And Remarks On His Writings (1896) is a book written by Walt Whitman, an American poet, essayist, and journalist. The book is a collection of personal recollections and anecdotes about Whitman's life, as well as excerpts from his letters and comments on his own work. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Whitman's life and work. The first section includes reminiscences of Whitman's childhood and early years as a writer. The second section focuses on his time as a nurse during the Civil War, and includes letters he wrote to his mother during this period. The third section of the book includes excerpts from Whitman's poetry and prose, along with his own reflections on his writing. The fourth section includes reminiscences of Whitman's later years, including his time in Camden, New Jersey, where he spent the final years of his life. Overall, Reminiscences Of Walt Whitman: With Extracts From His Letters And Remarks On His Writings (1896) offers a unique and intimate portrait of one of America's most celebrated poets. Through personal anecdotes, letters, and comments on his own work, Whitman gives readers a glimpse into his life and creative process, providing a valuable resource for scholars and fans alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166169359
• ISBN13: 9781166169350
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"