Walt Whitman, The Man

By Thomas Donaldson

Book Overview

""Walt Whitman, The Man"" is a biography written by Thomas Donaldson that chronicles the life of the famous American poet, Walt Whitman. The book explores Whitman's personal life, his literary career, and his impact on American culture. It begins with his childhood and early years in Brooklyn, New York, and follows his journey as he becomes a journalist, teacher, and eventually a celebrated poet. The book delves into Whitman's unconventional beliefs and lifestyle, including his views on sexuality and spirituality. It also examines the critical reception of his work, including his controversial masterpiece, ""Leaves of Grass."" Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Donaldson provides a comprehensive portrait of one of America's most influential literary figures. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Walt Whitman, and for those seeking to understand the cultural and literary landscape of nineteenth-century America.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: 116378317X
• ISBN13: 9781163783177
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"