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in colonial America and grew impressively after the Revolution, with ship production centering on the East River (NY Maritime Cult...
center of the work is that which relates to length and depth. This is the longest poem in the work and it is a poem that deeply an...
12, Whitman was indoctrinated in the printers trade (AAP). It was at this time that he fell in love with words, and began to read ...
. . . perceives that it waits a little while in the door . . . that it was fittest for its days . . . that its action has...
was the spirit of Zen, as he drew his imagery from the "taproots" of the earth, the presence of a moment (Hassain, 1995). The "su...
to Whitmans own estimates, he aided over 100,000 soldiers during this period, many of whom became his devoted friends (Valiumas 70...
In five pages this report discusses the 'pale face' or 'redskin' literature of the eighteenth and nineteenth century with the 'pal...
seems to be making a statement about independence of spirit, but an involvement with mankind. "I markd where on a little promontor...
the natural surroundings, with the death of a powerful man. More often than not we, as human beings, keep memories of such powerfu...
and regular stress would at first strike his reader with incredulous amazement. But he was hardly prepared for the storm of abuse ...
Whitman and Dickinson In both of these poems, the tone of the poem is conversational. Each poet has preserved within the rhythm o...
transcribe concerning the inevitable. One author notes that "The central theme arouses from Whitmans pantheistic view of life, fro...
are structured in the form of questions, which are subsequently answered throughout the poem (Holloway 147-148). His declaration ...
In 5 pages this 1950 poem serves as a reflection on the American literary Renaissance characterized by Walt Whitman and Ralph Wald...
In seven pages this paper compares the Romantic perspectives articulated in the poetry of William Blake, Walt Whitman, and William...
In five pages this paper examines how unique aspects of the American experience are featured in the poems of Langston Hughes and W...
In thirteen pages this paper discusses the romantic aspects of science and poetry in a consideration of the works by poets includi...
well have acknowledged that mankind stands alone in his endless quest for more, a concept behind the reason society is its own opp...
In five pages Emerson's 'The Poet' essay is used to evaluate the writings of Walt Whitman. Two sources are cited in the bibliogra...
occupation or condition, unworthy of being saluted in his poetry. Although he was relatively successful in terms of worldly succe...
In eight pages the importance of setting historical setting in order to take readers back to an earlier period is considered in an...
In 5 pages this paper examines the modern poetry contributions of uniquely American poet Walt Whitman. There are 6 sources cited ...
free through no other means than verse. "Out from behind this bending, rough-cut mask, These lights and shades, this drama of the...
on other writers who were to follow them. However, just as Emerson did not express his philosophy in the same way as Thoreau, foll...
Objectification of humans is the focus of this poetic analysis of 'Pruned Tree' by Howard Moss, 'The Work Box' by Thomas Hardy and...
An analysis of this poem and what it reveals about the life and poetry of Walt Whitman is presented in five pages. Attached are 4...
In eight pages this paper discusses the social and political influences Walt Whitman exerted through his poetry from an historical...
me leading wherever I choose. Out of the Cradle is a much slower-moving poem. It begins with the poet recalling a childhood ...
to Leaves of Grass-certainly more perfect as a work of art, being adjusted in all its proportions . . . But I am perhaps mainly sa...
thinks of an icon, most people who immediately come to mind are athletes, movie stars or politicians; hardly ever is someone more ...