John Burroughs

Whitman: A Study (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This is John Burroughs' 1896 biographical treatise of Walt Whitman, "Whitman: A Study". It constitutes a profound and comprehensive insight into the mind and work of one of America's greatest poets by another of America's great men of letters. This fantastic book is highly recommended for all lovers of literature, and it is not to be missed by fans of Burroughs' work. John Burroughs (1837 - 1921) was an American naturalist, essayist, and active member of the U.S. conservation movement. Burroughs' work was incredibly popular during his lifetime, and his legacy has lived on in the form of twelve U.S. Schools named after him, Burroughs Mountain, and the John Burroughs Association-which publicly recognizes well-written and illustrated natural history publications. Contents include: "Whitman", "Preliminary", "Biographical And Personal", "His Ruling Ideas And Aims", "His Self-reliance", "His Relation To Life And Morals", "His Relation To Culture", "His Relation To His Country And His Times", "His Relation To Science", "His Relation To Religion", and "A Final Word". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473346444
• Artikelnr.: 56164477

Autorenporträt

John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an American naturalist and essayist pivotal in the U.S. conservation movement. His prose blended scientific observation with a philosophic reflection on the natural world, contributing significantly to the genre of nature writing. Burroughs' legacy is vast, including over twenty-five volumes of essays that resonate with a deep veneration for nature. Notably, 'Whitman: A Study', which began as an article in 1895, outstandingly captures Burroughs' critical literary abilities and offers an insightful analysis into the life and poetry of Walt Whitman. A close friend of Whitman, Burroughs provides an intimate perspective on the poet's work, influenced by transcendentalism and imbued with the spirit of democracy. Burroughs' writing style, often likened to his contemporary Henry David Thoreau, effuses a clear, accessible prose, reflecting his belief that literature should be available to the common person. While predominantly recognized for his nature writings, his contribution to literary criticism, as seen in his study on Whitman, underscores Burroughs as a versatile writer whose work continues to be of interest to both literary scholars and environmentalists. In his exploration of Whitman, Burroughs navigates the intersecting paths of humanism, spirituality, and the quintessential American identity that both he and Whitman strived to articulate in their works.