“Other lands have their vitality in a few, a class, but we have it in the bulk of our people.”
Quote by Walt Whitman
Work
Prose Works 1892: Speciman Days
This volume includes a selection of prose pieces from the late 19th century, with a focus on Speciman Days, a narrative that explores themes of identity and the passage of time. more
Author
Walt Whitman
American poet, considered one of the pioneers of American poetry. His work, 'Leaves of Grass,' has had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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