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This informative edition explores Walt Whitman's poetry through the lens of democracy. Chapters include an examination of Whitman's life and influences, a look at key ideas related to democracy in Whitman's poetry, and a series of essays that explore topics such as Whitman's views of democratic comradeship, the role of bonds between men, Whitman's approach to patriotism, and Whitman's contradictory views on slavery and race. Readers are also presented with contemporary perspectives on democracy, such as the importance of an informed electorate and the impact of American individualism on contemporary politics.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780737763782
  • ISBN-10: 0737763787
  • Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
  • Publish Date: October 2012
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.61 pounds
  • Page Count: 208
  • Reading Level: Ages 15-17

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