Notes on Walt Whitman As Poet & Person [Library Binding]

John Burroughs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1967 | ISBN-10: 0838309224 | ISBN-13: 978-0838309223 | Edition: New ed of 1867 ed

The first biographical study of the poet, written by his close friend who was later to gain fame as a naturalist.

THIS TITLE IS CITED AND RECOMMENDED BY: Books for College Libraries; Bibliography of American Literature.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 108 pages
• Publisher: Haskell House Pub Ltd; New ed of 1867 ed edition (June 1967)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838309224
• ISBN-13: 978-0838309223
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,908,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little biographical sketch., December 6, 2009

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This review is from: Notes on Walt Whitman as Poet and Person (Paperback)

John Burroughs was an American essayist. Wikipedia describes him as a "literary naturalist". He met Walt Whitman during the Civil War, and this little book serves two purposes. It is a meditation on Leaves of Grass as well as a memoir of that friendship. Amazon tells me that it was the first biographical sketch of the author. I can't substantiate that, but it seems likely to be true.

Whitman has long been one of my great literary loves, and this book was a pleasure to read simply for reminding me how much I love Leaves of Grass. My copy is so fragile (1872 second edition, in poor shape) that I didn't dare linger over the pages, but have gladly bookmarked online text versions so that I can spend more time with it later. There are obviously more complete biographical texts, but it is fascinating to read a personal sketch from someone who knew him personally and who was a good friend. The closeness to the man adds its own touch as reading experience.

Recommended for anyone who loves Whitman, and doesn't mind spending a little time on something unusual.