1819-1892

Portrays Walt Whitman in the social, political, and cultural context of his day.

Comprehensive study of Leaves of Grass showing how Whitman fashioned his work into America's "lyric-epic" of the self and of democracy.

Presents a new edition of Walt Whitman's famous poem that was originally published as part of "Leaves of Grass.".

Contains selections of literary criticism written between 1855 and 1960 that look at the life, general career, and specific works of American poet Walt Whitman.

Examines the life and works of Walt Whitman, and contains entries on all his published poems, works of fiction, and major essays; biographical information on family and friends who influenced his life, and much more.

Examines the life and works of nineteenth-century American poet Walt Whitman; also includes a chronology and a selected bibliography.

Presents a variety of viewpoints by different critics on seven poems by nineteenth century poet Walt Whitman and includes biographical and bibliographical information.

Bibliography: p. 176-181. A critical introduction to Whitman's life and work.