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A Day with Walt Whitman

By May Byron

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness a day in the life of a celebrated poet as he finds inspiration in nature and ponders profound questions about life and art.

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2011-06-03
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Summary

"A Day with Walt Whitman" by May Byron, recounts a detailed look at the daily existence and mindset of the famous poet Walt Whitman. The story unfolds as a snapshot of a single day in Whitman's life, spent at a serene New Jersey farm, where, despite battling health problems, he discovers energy and inspiration. The book paints a picture of his morning activities, his friendly relations with the Stafford family, and his significant connection to the environment. Wander the charming countryside alongside Whitman, observing the joy he finds in nature's simplicity and his reflective discussions on writing, mankind, and the spiritual. The book ends with an ode to life, death, and the lasting essence of humanity.

About the Author

Mary Clarissa "May" Byron was a British writer and poet, best known for her abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan books. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great composers, poets and writers, before going on to rewrite some of J. M. Barrie's works for younger readers, to write poetry, and to write cookbooks.

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