“It is no discredit to Walt Whitman that he wrote Leaves of Grass, only that he did not burn it afterwards.”
Book:Atlantic Essays
Quote by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Work
Atlantic Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the significance of the Atlantic Ocean in shaping historical events, cultural exchanges, and societal developments across different regions. The essays likely cover a range of topics, including exploration, trade, migration, and the environmental impact of human activity on the Atlantic coastlines. more
Author
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Thomas Wentworth Higginson was an American author, editor, and social activist known for his advocacy of women's rights, abolitionism, and socialism. His works spanned poetry, novels, essays, and criticism, with his most famous work being the autobiographical novel 'My Life and Times'. Higginson's writing style was influenced by both Romanticism and Realism. more
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