Walt Whitman: An American Original.

Extensive readings, critical insights and biographical details are used to develop a texteured portrait of Walt Whitman and to demonstrate his innovative influences on American literature. The program explores his visions of political democracy, social harmony, and sensual joy in nature and the cont...

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Corporate Author: Kanopy (Firm)
Format: Video
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Language Notes:In English
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2015.
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Summary:Extensive readings, critical insights and biographical details are used to develop a texteured portrait of Walt Whitman and to demonstrate his innovative influences on American literature. The program explores his visions of political democracy, social harmony, and sensual joy in nature and the continuity of life. Photography of New York scenes illustrates selections from "Leaves Of Grass," "Drum Taps," and "Specimen Days."
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Physical Description:1 online resource (streaming video file)
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