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Days with Walt Whitman offers an intimate, in-depth exploration of the life and works of the legendary American poet, Walt Whitman. Crafted meticulously by Edward Carpenter, a devoted follower of Whitman, this podcast features a collection of enthralling essays that delve into various facets of Whitmans life and creations. Carpenters narrative, grounded yet ecstatic, not only immortalizes Whitman but also reflects his profound understanding of ancient Sanskrit texts. Join us as we journey through the captivating world of Walt Whitman, as painted by Carpenter. - Summary by Czandra.

The 1857 murder of Harvey Burdell shook the nation. Since then, it has spawned true crime books, scholarly essays, podcasts, and novels. Yet, one of the perhaps most famous chroniclers of the case has been forgotten: Walt Whitman. Follow a team of university researchers as they recover the Good Gray Poet's lost reporting on the case and unearth what the author of Leaves of Grass had to say about New York City's most notorious murder trial.

The Wound Dresser is a poignant collection of letters penned by Walt Whitman during the Civil War, capturing his experiences in Washingtons hospitals. Addressed to The New York Times, the Brooklyn Eagle, and his beloved mother, these heartfelt missives are expertly curated by Richard Maurice Burke, M.D., one of Whitmans literary executors. Join us as we delve into the raw emotions of war and the human spirit through Whitman’s eyes.

Ronny Whitman is a newly published author who will be talking about how she got started and giving insight into how she created her storylines.https://www.ronnywhitman.com/

For more than 160 years, Walt Whitmans novel Life and Adventures of Jack Engle, was lost in the shadows of history, overlooked and forgotten. Its existence was only hinted at in the scattered notes of Whitmans works studied by graduate student Zachary Turpin. The characters Covert, Wigglesworth, Smytthe, and Jack Engle were present, but no completed work with them had ever been discovered. After exhaustive research and countless hours scanning old newspaper pages, Turpin stumbled upon an advertisement for an upcoming serial that matched his notes. With this discovery, a hidden gem of ...

In this delightfully absurd final work, the author presents a collection of trite yet beautiful sayings that defy poetic norms. With a humorous touch, he admits to intentionally stripping away any semblance of poetry, ensuring that no thought or suggestion could tarnish the most delicate sensibilities. Readers are advised to indulge in it slowly, savoring each piece rather than rushing to discover the fate of the romantic subplot. This book promises to lift your spirits, operating on the principle that similar ailments can cure one another. - Summary by Bill Nye

Sunderland’s monthly spoken word and poetry night.

On the occasion of Walt Whitman's 70th Birthday a "Committee of Citizens" in Camden, NJ held a special commemoration in his honor. This slim collection includes a autobiographical note by Whitman and his response to those present as well as a full record of the the speeches and appreciations offered, along with the letters and telegrams that poured in from all over the world. Contributors include: Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, Ernest Rhys, Horace Traubel, Hallam Tennyson, William Rossetti, Gabriel Sarazin, William Morris, Rudolf Schmidt, William Sloane Kennedy, John G Whittier, John Addington ...

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Experience the power and beauty of Walt Whitman's epic masterpiece, 'Leaves of Grass.' Delve into the heart and soul of America, and discover the depth and breadth of the human experience through the eyes of one of the greatest poets of all time. Experience the power of literature to transcend boundaries of time, space, and culture, and to inspire and uplift the human spirit.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for sleep and relaxation at our web site

I'm a House Music DJ living and working in Tampa, Florida. But I have a nomadic vision of a disco giraffe with giant wings, a galactic being who spins nasty beats in an effort to bring more Big Love to the world. It came to me in a Eureka! moment because a wrote a memoir called "HAG" about my days as a "Fag Hag" in the clubs. A word we've discarded in favor of better nomenclatures like DIVA, GODDESS, and GALACTIC BEING. Join me in this safe space. Live in it for a while. Then go dance your ass off, Darrrrlinggggggg.....

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The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. This podcast is our in-store events feed, combined with remote interviews with authors who live elsewhere. We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers--bringing the authors of Connecticut to the world, and the authors of the world to northwest Connecticut.

There can really be no excuse for this last book of trite and beautiful sayings. I do not attempt, in any way, to palliate this great wrong. I would not do so even if I had an idea what palliate meant. . . . I have taken great care to thoroughly eradicate anything that would have the appearance of poetry in this work, and there is not a thought or suggestion contained in it that would soil the most delicate fabric. Do not read it all at once, however, in order to see whether he married the girl or not. Take a little at a time, and it will cure gloom on the "similia simili-bus curanter" ...