Re-Scripting Walt Whitman e-bog

This introductory guide to Walt Whitman weaves together the writer s life with an examination of his works. An innovative introductory guide to Walt Whitman. Weaves together the writer s life with an examination of his works. Focuses especially on Whitman s evolving masterpiece Leaves of Grass. Examines the material conditions and products of Whitman s scripted life , including his original manuscripts. Investigates Whitman s life in print his belief that he could literally embody himself in his books. Linked to a large electronic archive of Whitman s work at www.whitmanarchive.org