Days With Walt Whitman

Focusing on Edward Carpenter's personal encounters with Walt Whitman, this volume explores their unique friendship and the impact of Whitman's work on literature. It includes reflections on Whitman's life, his controversial poetry, and his role in shaping modern American verse. Key topics covered are Carpenter's visits to Whitman, his insights on "Leaves of Grass," and the relationship between Whitman and Emerson. This edition also features a new biography of Carpenter, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary history and gay rights activism.