Author: | Walt Whitman | ISBN: | 9781411453487 |
Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | May 24, 2011 |
Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
Author: | Walt Whitman |
ISBN: | 9781411453487 |
Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
Publication: | May 24, 2011 |
Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
Language: | English |
Published in 1871, Democratic Vistas is perhaps Walt Whitman’s most important prose work. Disenchanted with the pervasive corruption during the period of Reconstruction, he examines democracy and its problems during this era, arguing for a balance between individualism and democracy, and ultimately expressing his belief in the triumph of the democratic ideal.
Published in 1871, Democratic Vistas is perhaps Walt Whitman’s most important prose work. Disenchanted with the pervasive corruption during the period of Reconstruction, he examines democracy and its problems during this era, arguing for a balance between individualism and democracy, and ultimately expressing his belief in the triumph of the democratic ideal.