The classic reference work--an invaluable sourcebook for poets and readers

This vintage book comprises a wonderfully entertaining and informative narrative of the life of the great American poet Walt Whitman. Written by Barbette Deutsch, this outstanding story of Whitman s life offers a unique insight in Whitman's life and character, and constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the man behind "Leaves of Grass." Originally published in 1941, this classic text has been elected for modern republication due to its immense literary value, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892), was a seminal American poet, journalist,...