Who Was Walt Whitman?, Kirsten Anderson
Who Was Walt Whitman?, Kirsten Anderson
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Who Was Walt Whitman?

Author: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Adenrele Ojo

Unabridged: 1 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/02/2021


Synopsis

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding poets, a man who changed American literature forever. Throughout his life, Walt journeyed everywhere, from New York to New Orleans, Washington D.C. to Denver, taking in all that America had to offer. With the Civil War approaching, he saw a nation deeply divided, but he also understood the power of words to inspire unity. So in 1855, Walt published a short collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, a book about the America he saw and believed in. Though hated and misunderstood by many at the time, Walt's writing introduced an entirely new writing style: one that broke forms, and celebrated the common man, human body, and the diversity of America. Generations later, readers can still find themselves in Whitman's words, and recognize the America he depicts. Who Was Walt Whitman? follows his remarkable journey from a young New York printer to one of America's most beloved literary figures.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on November 24, 2022

* Whitman was raised in Brooklyn, NY * He worked as a printer and journalist early in his life, his first book being a “temperance novel” (popular at the time) warning about the dangers of drinking alcohol * His most famous work Leaves of Grass was constantly being updated, revised, and published thr......more

Goodreads review by Gena on June 15, 2024

I didn't know much about Walt Whitman. I never studied him in college, and suddenly, I felt I needed to learn a little about this legendary poet. A simple but fact-filled biography that gave me a little background knowledge. Now I feel I can read Leaves of Grass and enjoy it for the better understand......more

Goodreads review by Janet on February 11, 2021

"Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding poets, a man who changed American literature forever." This story was excellent, I will most certainly be reading some of his works.......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on March 16, 2021

Great children’s biography. As an adult I liked it too, because it gave a relatively thorough overview of Whitman’s life, in an interesting way, but quick and to the point. Perfect even for an adult if you want just that.......more

Goodreads review by Kaitlin on April 18, 2022

Nice quick read very informative!......more