{ "item_title" : "Days with Walt Whitman with Some Notes on His Life and Work", "item_author" : [" Edward Carpenter "], "item_description" : "Days with Walt Whitman with Some Notes on His Life and Work is a book written by Edward Carpenter, a British poet, philosopher, and social activist who was a close friend of Walt Whitman, the famous American poet. The book is a personal account of Carpenter's interactions with Whitman during the late 1800s, when he visited the poet several times in his home in Camden, New Jersey. The book provides a unique perspective on Whitman's life and work, as Carpenter was not only a friend but also a fellow writer and thinker. The chapters are organized chronologically and cover a range of topics, from Whitman's daily routines and habits to his opinions on politics, religion, and literature. Carpenter also includes excerpts from his conversations with Whitman, which offer insights into the poet's personality and worldview.In addition to the personal anecdotes, Days with Walt Whitman also includes biographical information about Whitman, such as his childhood, his early career as a journalist, and his struggles with illness and poverty. Carpenter also discusses Whitman's literary legacy and his influence on the modernist movement in poetry.Overall, Days with Walt Whitman with Some Notes on His Life and Work is a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of America's greatest poets, written by a close friend and fellow writer. It offers a unique perspective on Whitman's life and work, as well as insights into the social and cultural context of the late 1800s.Preface; A Visit to Walt Whitman in 1877; Walt Whitman in 1884; Notes and Appreciation; Whitman as a Prophet; Appendix to Whitman as Prophet; The Poetic form of �������Leaves of Grass�������; Walt Whitman's Children; Whitman and Emerson.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/54/800/014/054800014X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "41.95", "online_price" : "41.95", "our_price" : "41.95", "club_price" : "41.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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