“Paine was a grand fellow — high—with the most splendid sense of justice. But he was a reasoner — not warm — not letting out the natural palpitating passion... which perhaps he didn't have. But I see all that and more in Ingersoll. His imagination flames and plays up, up, up. It is a grand height! And he has so sharp a blade, too; is many-sided, gifted for great effects in different spheres. I don't suppose we ever had a man here so well adapted to that work. {Whitman's thought on Thomas Paine and his good friend, Robert Ingersoll}”
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Walt Whitman's Camden conversations
This book compiles a selection of dialogues and discussions from Walt Whitman's interactions with various individuals during his residence in Camden. The conversations reflect Whitman's thoughts on poetry, democracy, and his personal experiences, offering insight into his perspective and the cultural context of the time. more
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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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