02195cam a22003133u 4500 60505 UtSlPG 20260610134408.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24009645 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 PS Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 Memories of Lincoln Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-10-18 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "Memories of Lincoln" by Walt Whitman is a poignant collection of poems and reflections that celebrate the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, written in the late 19th century. This work captures the profound emotional response to Lincoln's assassination and the impact he had on the nation during a tumultuous period in American history. Through a blend of personal elegy and national history, Whitman reflects on themes of loss, heroism, and the human condition. The collection features several notable poems, including "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" and "O Captain! My Captain!", which express Whitman's grief over Lincoln's death while also paying tribute to his leadership and vision. Whitman employs natural imagery and profound symbolism to convey his sorrow, portraying Lincoln as a figure of tragic greatness. The poems discuss the collective mourning of a nation and illuminate the ways in which Lincoln's spirit resonates through the lives of those he touched. Overall, "Memories of Lincoln" serves as a heartfelt tribute that intertwines personal loss with a broader commentary on American identity and the enduring legacy of its beloved leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60505 101331 101331