Autobiographia

Autobiographia, or The Story of a Life, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of Walt Whitman, one of America’s most influential and innovative poets. More than a straightforward autobiography, this work blends personal recollections with critical essays and reflections on literature, politics, and American identity. Whitman’s unique voice and perspective shine through as he recounts pivotal moments in his life, offering insights into the development of his poetic vision and his profound connection to the American landscape and its people. This volume provides invaluable context for understanding Whitman’s major works, including 'Leaves of Grass,' and reveals the man behind the groundbreaking verse. A must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in American literary history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.