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Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman
Hardcover
Presidents & Heads of StateLiterary CriticismCivil War Period (1850-1877)
ISBN13: 9781025398495
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman is a comprehensive biographical and historical examination that explores the profound connection between the sixteenth President of the United States and the iconic American poet. Author William E. Barton, a prominent Lincoln scholar, investigates the overlapping lives of these two monumental figures during the Civil War era, analyzing how their distinct contributions to American life and culture became inextricably linked.
The work provides a detailed look at Whitman's experiences in Washington D.C., his observations of the President, and the deep emotional resonance Lincoln's leadership had on Whitman's poetry. Barton meticulously evaluates historical records to address the legends surrounding their potential meetings and the poet's subsequent role as a memorialist for the fallen leader. By focusing on the spiritual and intellectual synergy between the man who saved the Union and the man who sought to sing its praises, this book offers valuable insights into the literary and political landscape of 19th-century America. It is an essential study for those interested in how Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman together shaped the national identity through prose, poetry, and presidency.
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