Whitman the Political Poet

This is the first study to undertake a detailed analysis of Whitman's entire work in relation to the political struggles of the 19th century. Erkkila explores the ways in which the politics of race, class, gender, capital, technology, Western expansion, and war enter into the poetic design of "Leaves of Grass"; the relation between Whitman's (homo)sexual body and the body politic of his poems; and the ways in which the Civil War and its aftermath affected Whitman's artistic ordering and reordering of his work. Read More

This is the first study to undertake a detailed analysis of Whitman's entire work in relation to the political struggles of the 19th century. Erkkila explores the ways in which the politics of race, class, gender, capital, technology, Western expansion, and war enter into the poetic design of "Leaves of Grass"; the relation between Whitman's (homo)sexual body and the body politic of his poems; and the ways in which the Civil War and its aftermath affected Whitman's artistic ordering and reordering of his work. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $68.25 (Expires Oct 27, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $78.75 (Expires Apr 30, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $104.99 Title: Whitman the Political Poet by Betsy Erkkila Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780195113808, 0195113802 eText ISBN: 9780198022114 Edition: 1996 Revised edition Format: PDF eBook	$68.25 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ