A stirring, complex reflection on national identity, forged in the crucible of conflict and fueled by an unyielding belief in the American democratic experiment. These verses soar...

Walt Whitman (1819 – 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered by many as the "father of free verse" and the great poet of the American Revolution, just...

Drum-Taps is a collection of poetry written by Walt Whitman during the American Civil War and first published in 1865. Drum-Taps contains poems that bear witness to the violence...

Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his...

In 1855, Walt Whitman published — at his own expense — the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a...

La statura artistica di Walt Whitman, poeta dell’io e della collettività, del presente e della democrazia, va al di là dell’intrinseco valore della sua opera poetica per...

The brutal, visceral reality of the American Civil War is captured with haunting beauty and devastating emotional clarity in this landmark collection. Moving beyond the glory of...

An audacious, revolutionary celebration of the self, the body, and the vast democratic spirit of humanity that forever altered the landscape of poetry. Breaking free from...

Eccoci all'epoca della guerra civile americana: a quel tempo Whitman prestava soccorso negli ospedali da campo dell'Unione e le ristrettezze, le difficoltà, le...

Explore the essential rhythm and soul of an unapologetic visionary who sought to capture the bustling, vibrant energy of a growing nation in his verse. These selections showcase a...