Intimate with Walt: Whitmans Conversataions with Horace Traubel

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Horace Traubel's extensive conversations with Walt Whitman provide a rich exploration of the poet's life, thoughts, and relationships. This condensed volume distills nearly 5,000 pages into five sections, covering Whitman's daily life, artistic beliefs, and candid opinions on various subjects, including race and religion. It also delves into his friendships and final days, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of America's first great national poet. The work combines humor, poignancy, and insight, making it an accessible oral history of Whitman's remarkable life.