Whitman And Traubel

""Whitman and Traubel"" is a book written by William English Walling that explores the relationship between Walt Whitman, one of America's most celebrated poets, and his friend and literary executor, Horace Traubel. The book delves into their close friendship, which began in 1873 when Traubel was just 17 years old and lasted until Whitman's death in 1892. Walling examines the letters, journals, and other documents left behind by both men to paint a vivid picture of their relationship and shed light on their respective contributions to American literature. The book also provides insights into Whitman's life and work, including his views on politics, sexuality, and the role of the poet in society. Overall, ""Whitman and Traubel"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two influential figures in American literature and provides a unique perspective on the cultural and social milieu of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.