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Walt Whitman

Title
Walt Whitman / by James E. Miller, Jr.
Author
Miller, James E. (James Edwin), 1920-2010.
Publication
Boston : Twayne Publishers, 1990.

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Description
xv, 174 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
Summary
"A critical essay on Whitman which studies first his views of himself and the major events of his life as related to his poetry. Subsequently the structure, language, recurring images, and democratic tone of his poetry are reviewed. Finally considered are the sexuality and mysticism that infused his work." Booklist.
Series Statement
Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 20
Uniform Title
Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 20.
Subject
  • Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 > Criticism and interpretation
  • Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
  • Whitman, Walt
  • 1800-1899
  • Poets, American > 19th century > Criticism and interpretation
  • Poets, American
Genre/Form
  • Criticism, interpretation, etc.
  • Literary criticism.
  • Critiques littéraires.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-168) and index.
Contents
The masks of Whitman -- Growth of the Leaves -- A poetics for democracy -- The structure of the Leaves -- The individual leaves-- Recurring images -- Language and wit -- The bardic voice.
ISBN
  • 0805776001
  • 9780805776003
LCCN
89024689
OCLC
  • ocm20593924
  • 20593924
  • SCSB-8816921
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library