02575cam a22003253u 4500 31027 UtSlPG 20260610133716.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Legler, Henry Eduard, 1861-1917 Walt Whitman, Yesterday & Today Walt Whitman, Yesterday and Today Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-20 Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Walt Whitman, Yesterday & Today" by Henry Eduard Legler is a critical examination of the life and work of the iconic American poet Walt Whitman, written during the early 20th century. The book serves as a historical account, illustrating both the public and critical reception of Whitman’s most famous work, "Leaves of Grass," which initially garnered a mix of scorn and praise following its controversial debut in the mid-19th century. Through Legler's analysis, readers gain insight into the societal attitudes towards Whitman's unorthodox themes of sexuality and individuality, as well as the evolving perception of his contributions to American literature. The book provides a chronological narrative of how Whitman’s poetry was received over the decades, detailing the initial outrage it provoked along with the eventual recognition of its genius and significance. Legler examines Whitman's bold stance on themes of democracy, sexuality, and nature, arguing that despite early criticisms labeling him as crude and indecent, his work is ultimately a profound celebration of humanity. Through selected poems and critical commentary, the author portrays Whitman not only as a literary pioneer but also as a key figure in the American cultural landscape, whose authentic voice laid the groundwork for future generations of poets and thinkers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Criticism and interpretation Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31027 71873 71873