02364cam a22003253u 4500 56536 UtSlPG 20260610134313.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06007413 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Binns, Henry Bryan, 1873-1923 A Life of Walt Whitman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-10 E-text prepared by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "A Life of Walt Whitman" by Henry Bryan Binns is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of the iconic American poet Walt Whitman, exploring his upbringing, his influences, and the context of his literary contributions. It seeks to provide insights into Whitman's character and the philosophy that shaped his poetry without claiming to be a definitive biography. The opening of the narrative introduces Binns's intent to create a personal interpretation of Whitman's life from an English perspective, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the poet's complexities. The preface outlines his consideration of Whitman's American roots and hints at the various influences—both personal and historical—on Whitman throughout his life. He acknowledges the challenge of accurately capturing Whitman's essence, arguing that a full understanding requires a grasp of the poet's relationship with his time and his country. Near the beginning, Binns expresses gratitude toward those who aided in the creation of this book and gives an overview of the sources he's drawn from, suggesting a thoughtful and well-researched approach to Whitman's life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56536 97367 97367