Walt Whitman

Celebrating the legacy of America's greatest poet, this edition features over two hundred poems by Whitman, presented in their original form and chronological order. Biographer Gary Schmidgall includes facsimiles of Whitman's manuscripts and contemporary reviews, showcasing the mixed reception of his work. The collection also highlights early poems that reflect Whitman's physicality and embrace of homoerotic love, offering a deeper understanding of his artistic journey and the societal context of his time.