Walt Whitman by Philip Callow

Walt Whitman by Philip Callow

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Published to coincide with the centenary of Walt Whitman's death, this biography looks at one of America's greatest poets. Controversial for his outspokenness on sexual matters which seemed to contradict his Quaker beliefs, he was also furiously outspoken about social and political corruption.

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Walt Whitman by Philip Callow

Published to coincide with the centenary of Walt Whitman's death, this biography looks at one of America's greatest poets. Born on Long Island in 1819, Whitman first started work at the age of eleven - working his way up as an apprentice printer, wandering school teacher, and contributor and editor to various magazines and newspapers. Controversial for his outspokenness on sexual matters which seemingly contradicted his strongly held Quaker belief. He was also furiously outspoken about social and political corruption which was again in seeming contradiction to his gentle appearance as he worked as a volunteer among Civil War wounded.
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ISBN 13 9780850319088
ISBN 10 0850319080
Title Walt Whitman
Author Philip Callow
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 1992-09-17
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.