"Complete Prose Works" by Walt Whitman is a wide-ranging compilation of writings from the late 1800s, where the author shares his thoughts and memories on different topics, with a strong focus on the American Civil War, details of his life, and his love for the environment and people. The collection starts by setting a scene that mixes the author's life story with deep thoughts about life, the end of it, and what it means to be human. He talks about sharing his raw journal entries and notes, describing his time as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War. He brings to life the tragic setting of the war and its effects, remembering the injured soldiers and devastating losses. The beginning creates a personal yet relatable view, indicating that these writings not only record his own experiences but also seek to offer a wider understanding of American society during a difficult period.
Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy
By Walt Whitman
Experience a time of war, reflection, and humanity through the eyes of a volunteer nurse as he recalls his most devastating memories and profound understandings.
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About the AuthorWalter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
Walter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
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