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Walt Whitman: An Address

By Robert Green Ingersoll

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Listen to a powerful speech where a great orator honors a misunderstood poet who dared to sing the song of the common person and celebrate the beauty of being human.

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2011-09-24
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Summary

"Walt Whitman: An Address by Robert Green Ingersoll" is a heartfelt speech given by Robert G. Ingersoll during the 1890s which celebrates the life and work of Walt Whitman, the famous poet behind "Leaves of Grass". The book focuses on Whitman's major impact on both literature and culture, explaining his ideas about democracy, the importance of being an individual, and the common experience of being human. Ingersoll's speech praises Whitman's unique and passionate approach to poetry, especially his celebration of the human body and mind, and how he stood up against what society expected of him, championing freedom and personal expression. The book also talks about the hard times Whitman faced due to his different views, but it mostly shows his deep love for humankind and the natural world and how his words will continue to move people for years to come.

About the Author

Robert Green Ingersoll, nicknamed "the Great Agnostic", was an American lawyer, writer, and orator during the Golden Age of Free Thought, who campaigned in defense of agnosticism.

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