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Herrick and Ropes had famously decided that he was "the laziest fellow who ever undertook to edit a city

quit the paper, after which he publicly declared Herrick and Ropes "two as dirty fellows, as ever were

the poet writes "Manly Health and Training" not only as a paean to the potential of the everyday American

So konnte er denn auch etwa an den Schluß der dritten Auflage von 1860 bereits das Gedicht „Lebwohl“

Die dritte, Bostoner Ausgabe der „Grashalme“ von 1860 war in etwa fünftausend Exemplaren verkauft und

Es wurde, abgesehen von der Ausgabe von 1860, die erste äußerlich würdige Ausgabe seines Werkes.

Die Frauen des Westens Kansas City.

Worauf wir weggingen und ein gutes Mittagessen im „American House“ einnahmen.

Die zweite ebenfalls im Selbstverlag, New York 1856. 1860 folgte die 3.

Träger heranzukommen, Das Echo, das durch das leere Gebäude schallt; Das riesige Lagerhaus, das in der City

Недавно перелистывая фундаментальный английский журнал "Westminster Review" за 1860 г., я наткнулся на

Зимою 1860 года, когда Уитмэн подготовлял к печати третье издание своей книги, Эмерсон внезапно явился

"После чего,—прибавляет Уитмэн,—мы пошли и прекрасно пообедали в ресторане American House".

Недавно перелистывая фундаментальный английский журнал "Westminster Review" за 1860 г., я наткнулся на

abkehrt, der es euch überläßt, zu beweisen und zu erklären, und der die Hauptsache von euch erwartet. (1860

visage, Vous laissant le soin de poser et de résoudre le problème, Attendant de vous l'essentiel. (1860

Międzyrzecki's translation appears in an anthology of American poetry.

volver luego la cara y dejaros la prueba y la definición, esperando de vosotros lo más importante. 1860

volver luego la cara y dejaros la prueba y la definición, esperando de vosotros lo más importante. 1860

While some critics did admit that they were puzzled about the poems that looked as though they were copied

were unable to cope with these challenges.

This is the piece "Once I Passed through a Populous City," first published in 1860.

The Whitmans were farmers or working men.

/ What cities the light and warmth penetrates I penetrate those cities myself,/ All islands to which

Countries," by Walter Grünzweig, first appeared in Gay Wilson Allen, ed., Walt Whitman and the World (Iowa City

The fact that most of Whitman's German translators were attracted to the poem, given their different

to the world of poetry—were interpreted by German translators as international poets to come.

The notion that these future poets were, in Whitman's words, "native" and "continental" did not have

As a lyrical version of American democracy, it would arouse German readers and teach them the democratic

Whereas American readers may well have identified the term with the American continent, this meaning

The twelve poems of the 1855 edition did not have unique titles; the first six were headed "Leaves of

for city and land for land.

greatest city in the whole world.

what joys were thine!

It pleased him very much, yet the tears were in his eyes. He asked me if I enjoyed religion.

The rest were carried ashore and laid down in one place or another."

Some of the men were dying.

Many wounded were with us on the cars and boat. The cars were just common platform ones.

His parents were living, but were very old. There were four sons, and all had enlisted.

Many were entire strangers.

Quite all Americans. (The Americans are the handsomest race that ever trod the earth.)

Books were scarce.

His parents were living, but were very old. There were four sons, and all had enlisted.

New York City.

If a man were ask'd, for instance, the distinctive points contrasting modern European and American political

The old men, I remember as a boy, were always talking of American independence.

digital, flip-book images of the original (excepting pages 72-125, 271-290, 299, 300, and 317-346, which were

Old matron of the city! this proud, friendly, turbulent city!

CITY OF SHIPS. CITY of ships! (O the black ships! O the fierce ships!

City of the world!

City of wharves and stores! city of tall façades of mar- ble marble and iron!

what were God?)

Old matron of the city! this proud, friendly, turbulent city!

CITY OF SHIPS. CITY of ships! (O the black ships! O the fierce ships!

City of the world!

City of wharves and stores! city of tall façades of mar- ble marble and iron!

Proud and passionate city! mettlesome, mad, extrava- gant extravagant Spring up, O city!

legalizadas, o meretrício organizado em comércio e as injustiças sociais aceitas pela maioria complacente. 1860

що ті роздаєш, може, тобі повернеться так само, як вертають доби року, Й зможе бути таким, як вони. 1860

обридне чекання, Він повернеться скоро, його віщуни вже ідуть. 1850 ПРЕЗИДЕНТОВІ* Поезію написано 1860

.; Поезію написано 1860 р., коли президентом США був Дж.

Marina Camboni's translation of the poem that would later become "Poets to Come," as it appears in the 1860

They were purified by death—they were taught and exalted.

Old matron of the city! this proud, friendly, turbulent city!

City of wharves and stores! city of tall façades of marble and iron! Proud and passionate city!

mettlesome, mad, extravagant city! Spring up, O city!

I loved well those cities; I loved well the stately and rapid river; The men and women I saw were all

.; ∗ This clause is obviously imperfect in some respect: it is here reproduced verbatim from the American

and in his poems after the death of the body, still a friend and brother to all present and future American

—JOHN BURROUGHS.; ∗These were the three Presidentships of Polk; of Taylor, succeeded by Filmore; and

cities, and fit to have for his background and accessories their streaming populations and ample and

These and all else were to me the same as they are to you, I loved well those cities, loved well the

What does it mean to American persons, progresses, cities? Chicago, Kanada, Arkansas?

A N EWER garden of creation, no primal solitude, Dense, joyous, modern, populous millions, cities and

city of spires and masts! City nested in bays! my city!

There were blisters on them like great lumps. Tears started in the widow's eyes.

Sore agony, and grief, and tears, and convulsive wrestlings were there.

The individuals in the middle of the room were dancing—that is, they were going through certain contortions

and shufflings, varied occasionally by exceeding hearty stamps upon the sanded floor.

His countenance was intelligent—and had the air of city life and society.

.; Transcribed from digital images of an original issue held at the American Antiquarian Society.

This tale is the sixth of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

Families were divided; adherents to the crown, and ardent upholders of the rebellion, were often found

At one period there were efforts made to have the whole affair investigated.

They thought him mad; his words were so incoherent and strange.

—and the Last Soldier of King George had left the American shores.

This tale is the sixth of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

The entire preceeding paragraph is omitted.; Whitman is referring to the American War of Independence

between Britain—ruled by King George III— and the North American colonies that sought independence from

Whitman's short story "The Last of the Sacred Army" (March 1842) also deals with the American Revolution

the top of the side of a ship.; Transcribed from digital images of an original issue held at the American

This tale is the third of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

I was born, and have always lived, in one of the largest of our Atlantic cities.

But I laughed at him, and told him his fears were idle.

Two long hours we were in conversation.

The children were very much hurt at their brother's unfortunate situation.

This tale is the third of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

This tale is the second of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

The light and heat were not glaring now: a change had come over the aspect of the scene.

It seemed quite dark, so heavy were the clouds.

Drops sparkled on the leaf-tips,—coolness and clearness were in the air.

The clattering of a horse's hoofs came to the ears of those who were gathered there.

This tale is the second of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

Man of cities!

They had no acquaintance; and to beg they were ashamed.

her faculties were becoming dim.

When she did, her first efforts were essayed to reach Gilbert's grave.

Without doubt she wished many times that she were laid beside him.

This tale is the fourth of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

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"Reuben's Last Wish" and another fiction work, " The Madman ," were unknown to twentieth-century literary

Holloway announced both finds in the January 1956 issue of American Literature : see Emory Holloway,

"More Temperance Tales by Whitman," American Literature 27 (January 1956): 577–578.

The Washington temperance societies, part of the Washingtonian temperance movement, were popular in New

Several persons were standing around him.

.]; "Reuben's Last Wish" and another fiction work, "The Madman," were unknown to twentieth-century literary

Holloway announced both finds in the January 1956 issue of American Literature: see Emory Holloway, "

More Temperance Tales by Whitman," American Literature 27 (January 1956): 577–578.

The Washington temperance societies, part of the Washingtonian temperance movement, were popular in New

explained, listening to narratives like the remarks and advice on temperance described here, which were

But such is not the base whereon American warriors found their title to renown.

But these were far from being jars to the quiet spirit I have mentioned.

Methought I stood in a splendid city. It seemed a gala day.

And the crowd were hushed, and bent reverently, as if in a holy presence.

Upon the medal were the letters "G. W." The initials "G.

This tale is the fourth of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

Massachusetts, which was the site of much of the fighting of the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) during the American

may refer to the fighting that took place near the Santee River in South Carolina, also during the American

refer to George Washington (1732–1799), the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American

Mouldering means decaying or rotting.; Transcribed from digital images of an original issue held at the American

and Love A LEGEND OF LIFE AND LOVE This tale is the seventh of nine short stories by Whitman that were

Glossy hair clustered upon his head, and his cheeks were very brown from sunshine and open air.

"As I said, the dying lessons of him whom we reverenced were treasured in my soul.

We were blessed.

"Children were born to us—brave boys and fair girls.

This tale is the seventh of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

another term for grandfather.; Transcribed from digital images of an original issue held at the American

This tale is the last of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

Yet if it were possible for envy to enter among the Creatures Beautiful, many would have pined for the

Such were the futile wishes of the criminal.

it—that great city, shrouded in the depths of night, and its many thousands slumbering.

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This tale is the last of nine short stories by Whitman that were published for the first time in The

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Nassau Street is located in the financial district in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.

bear some resemblance to the plot of "Revenge and Requital," though it is unclear whether the notes were

seem to thrive well, and, with perhaps one exception, the lawyer's prospects in the matrimonial way were

The rain now poured down a cataract; the shops were all shut; few of the street lamps were lighted; and

Heaven itself (so deranged were his imaginings) appeared to have provided a fitting scene and time for

Nassau Street is located in the financial district in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.; Whitman

bear some resemblance to the plot of "Revenge and Requital," though it is unclear whether the notes were

For the merry tones were the same to all appearance, which had been uttered several days previous, when

Arrow-Tip himself was as calm as the most placid lake in the forest,—but the features of the other were

The two were Master Caleb and Quincy Thorne.

His blood-shot eyes were fixed upon a hideous object dangling in the air.

They were the monk, called in this narration Father Luke, and the miserable brother of Arrow-Tip.

After desolating the cities of the eastern world, the dreaded Cholera made its appearance on our American

See John Duff, History of Public Health in New York City, 1625–1866 , Volume 1 (New York: Russell Sage

Wherever the worst cases of the contagion were to be found, he also was to be found.

It even seemed as if he were thus making interest in the Courts of Heaven.

Boarding houses flourished in New York City in the mid-nineteenth century.

Here, Whitman may be referring to the cholera outbreak in 1832 that prompted many to leave New York City

See John Duff, History of Public Health in New York City, 1625–1866, Volume 1 (New York: Russell Sage

Boarding houses flourished in New York City in the mid-nineteenth century.

published in the New York Aurora on March 18, 1842, Whitman estimated that "half the inhabitants of the city

hire accommodations at these houses," and noted that "if we were called upon to describe the universal

motions, and looks of the dead—the warning voice from above—pursued him like tormenting furies, and were

He would fly on, on, on, until amid different scenes and a new life, the old memories were rubbed entirely

And amidst the thousand mute mouths and eloquent eyes, which appeared as it were to look up and speak

Nearer by were cultivated fields.

At his side was the large well-kept garden of his host, in which were many pretty flowers, grass plots

Paumanok is the Native American name, and the name Whitman preferred, for Long Island.; Our transcription

.; Mannahatta, meaning "land of many hills," is the Native American name Whitman uses for New York City

The four poems that comprised "November Boughs" in Lippincott's Magazine were reprinted in the "Sands

The four poems published as the cluster "Old Age Echoes" in Lippincott's Magazine were reprinted in Good-bye

.; In the 1880s, a number of English critics were interested Whitman, including Matthew Arnold, Robert

"Sands at Seventy" printing of "The Bravest Soldiers" omits several words from the first line that were

Revised as "A Broadway Pageant (Reception Japanese Embassy, June 16, 1860)" in Drum-Taps (1865) and reprinted

THE FIREMAN'S DREAM: While completing research for the two volumes of journalism that were published

went the great bell of the City Hall.

Ladders were quickly placed in such positions as were necessary to enable them to pull down certain portions

They were startled, and instinctively pushed out into the stream.

Violet and her people were very kind to me.

.]; While completing research for the two volumes of journalism that were published as part of The Collected

The poem was published in the third volume of Samuel Kettell, ed., Specimens of American Poetry with

See "Dream of the Sea," Specimens of American Poetry, 314–316; see also Rufus Wilmot Griswold, "Grenville

Amy Greenberg argues that early volunteer fire squads were built on close male friendships and constituted

Greenberg, Cause for Alarm: The Volunteer Fire Department in the Nineteenth Century City (Princeton,

tale, making a number of changes to the original language before publishing this version in the American

With the youth's assistance, the preparations for their frugal meal were soon completed.

But I thought that were they both slain no one would carry the tale to the Kansi tribe.

Those sounds were not new to him.

eyes, glassy as they were beginning to be with death-damps.

tale, making a number of changes to the original language before publishing this version in the American

The American Review publication was the first printing of the story as a stand-alone tale under the title

'"; Logan was a Native American war leader who became well known as an orator.

negotiations that involved the distribution of alcohol or payments of large subsidies to Native Americans

animal such as a dog or a wolf.; Transcribed from digital images of an original issue held at the American

For a complete list of revisions to the language of the Franklin Evans version of the story that were

Early Youth" section of Specimen Days and Collect (1882), these two paragraphs of narrative framing were

He seemed to be looked upon by the others as a sort of prompter, from whom they were to take cue.

A second, third and fourth time were the glasses filled, and the effect thereof began to be perceived

At the end of that hour, the words "perhaps when you arrive she may be dead ," were not effaced from

For a complete list of revisions to the language of the Franklin Evans version of the story that were

Early Youth" section of Specimen Days and Collect (1882), these two paragraphs of narrative framing were

Meetings in which speakers described their conversion experiences were an important part of the Washington

Besides, were you willing to devote all your time and energies, you could gain property too: squeeze,

Our intellect would be sullied, were the vulgar to approximate to it, by professing to readily enter

The booming of the city clock sounded forth the hour twelve—high noon. "Ho! Lingave!"

His schemes for gaining wealth were various; he had dipped into almost every branch and channel of business

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"The Madman" and the short story " Reuben's Last Wish " were unknown to twentieth-century literary critics

"More Temperance Tales by Whitman," American Literature 27 (January 1956): 577–578.

Fulton Street is located in New York City's Financial District in Lower Manhattan.

And there were two features which an observer might have noticed with great satisfaction.

The next week, they were on the footing of intimacy and familiarity. CHAPTER II .

"The Madman" and the short story "Reuben's Last Wish" were unknown to twentieth-century literary critics

Holloway announced both finds in the January 1956 issue of American Literature: see Emory Holloway, "

More Temperance Tales by Whitman," American Literature 27 (January 1956): 577–578.

These two chapters, the only parts of Whitman's "The Madman" that have been discovered, were published

John Jacob Astor built the Astor House, which was located in Lower Manhattan across from New York City

similar speedy modes of conveyance—the travellers from Amboy village to the metropolis of our republic were

These two sentences were omitted in both the Eagle and Collect .

The previous two paragraphs were omitted in Collect .

As they dropped they were wafted to the bottom of the grave.

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.; These two sentences were omitted in both the Eagle and Collect.; In the Eagle, this reads "the son

"; The previous two paragraphs were omitted in Collect.; In Collect, this sentence reads: "The villain

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ProQuest's American Periodical Series database indicates a publication date of March 27, 1844 for Whitman's

What would you say, dear reader, were I to claim the nearest relationship to George Washington, Thomas

The names of these children may refer to those of three of Whitman's brothers, who were named after heroes

It was not a sad thing—we wept not, nor were our hearts heavy.

ProQuest's American Periodical Series database indicates a publication date of March 27, 1844 for Whitman's

Publishing, 1998).; The names of these children may refer to those of three of Whitman's brothers, who were

teeming regions of the air swarm with bodiless ghosts—bodiless to human sight, because of their exceeding

The delicate ones bent their necks, and shook as if a chill blast had swept by—and white robes were drawn

gazed they saw a new companion of wondrous loveliness among them—a strange and timid creature, who, were

unbearable even to the deathless, must be tempered for the sight of any created thing, however lofty,) were

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