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

For the publication history of the story, see " About 'The Tomb-Blossoms .'" BY WALTER WHITMAN .

," " The Madman ," " Dumb Kate ," and " The Love of the Four Students ."

This was the story of the aged creature before me; aged with the weight of seventy winters.

I rose, and carefully replaced the parted flowers, and bent my steps homeward.

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

For the publication history of the story, see "About 'The Tomb-Blossoms.

sometimes possible for travelers to obtain lodging at such establishments, as is the case in this story

A Tale of the Times and in his other short stories, including "The Child's Champion," "The Reformed,"

"The Madman," "Dumb Kate," and "The Love of the Four Students

In August 1841, he had published a short story about a cruel schoolmaster, "Death in the School-Room,

In August 1841, he had published a short story about a cruel schoolmaster, "Death in the School-Room,

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

It is also the only one of Whitman's stories to have been printed twice in the The Democratic Review

Our storied names are those of the Soldiers of Liberty; hardy souls, incased in hardy bodies—untainted

Nor was the story new to me—as may it never be to any son of America.

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

It is also the only one of Whitman's stories to have been printed twice in the The Democratic Review;

A bema is "the altar part or sanctuary in the ancient churches' chambers; the chancel" ( Oxford English

Upon the platform which made part of this structure, there was another figure standing, half shrouded

King David wept as he heard of his son's demise (2 Samuel 14–15, 16:22, 18 [King James Version]).

The story is the basis of which people now portray and think of Robin Hood, as the setting is England

A Venetian money lender, Shylock's story arc deals with his religion, as he is a Jewish man who leads

Historical Society and the Minute Books of Congregation Shearith Israel," American Jewish History 99, no. 2

further reading, see: Miriam Sanua Dalin, "City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York, Vol. 2:

King David wept as he heard of his son's demise (2 Samuel 14–15, 16:22, 18 [King James Version]).

The story is the basis of which people now portray and think of Robin Hood, as the setting is England

A Venetian money lender, Shylock's story arc deals with his religion, as he is a Jewish man who leads

scroll of parchment probably the sacred law—wafting it around so that the people could see it in all parts

Up aloft they seemed to pay as reverent heed to the exercises as in any part of the congregation.

Hall was the Democratic political machine in New York from the late 18th century through the early part

Morris (1808–1855) was a New York judge that became a part of the Tammany Hall machine and served as

For our own part, we do not think the city could select a more worthy man than he who at present occupies

Life and the Development of English Prize Law [Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1916], 1-2;

Life and the Development of English Prize Law [Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1916], 1-2;

chief editor, and his coadjutors, are among the ablest writers of America; and each one "knows his part

The party was founded in 1834 and dissolved in 1854, with some factions becoming part of the newly formed

Republican party and some part of the nativist American party (formerly the Know-Nothing party).

The move was part of an effort to sway Catholic voters from the Democratic Party (which they had traditionally

scoundrels, (whom little children should be taught to execrate,) basely made way with the principal part

Long, James Smithson and the Smithsonian Story (New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1965), 149–156.

Long, James Smithson and the Smithsonian Story (New York: G. P.

Wives and husbands who parted in the morning with jocund words, met at night to mingle their groans together

For our own part, we were never more interested in our life. Then there was music.

Points and the Irish Conquest of New York Politics," Éire, Ireland: A Journal of Irish Studies 36, no. 1–2

a moiety According to the American Dictionary of the English Language (1839), "moiety" are the two parts

Points and the Irish Conquest of New York Politics," Éire, Ireland: A Journal of Irish Studies 36, no. 1–2

His first known published short story, "Death in the School-Room.

A Fact" tells the story of a teacher prone to beating his students as a form of punishment.

His first known published short story, "Death in the School-Room.

A Fact" tells the story of a teacher prone to beating his students as a form of punishment.

time ("America," Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003690759/ [accessed October 2,

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time ("America," Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003690759/ [accessed October 2,

Relations," Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/british/britintr.html [accessed October 2,

American Literature; Embracing Personal and Critical Notes of Authors [New York: Charles Scribner, 1855], 2:

It was Benjamin who Whitman accused of the act of plagiarism discussed in note 2.

American Literature; Embracing Personal and Critical Notes of Authors [New York: Charles Scribner, 1855], 2:

It was Benjamin who Whitman accused of the act of plagiarism discussed in note 2.; Our transcription

Commemoration, Public Art, and the Changing Meaning of the Bunker Hill Monument," The Public Historian 25, no. 2

Commemoration, Public Art, and the Changing Meaning of the Bunker Hill Monument," The Public Historian 25, no. 2

the treasurer of New York's Olympic Theater (see "Spring Drives," New York Herald , April 3, 1842: [2]

the treasurer of New York's Olympic Theater (see "Spring Drives," New York Herald, April 3, 1842: [2]

and working conditions of England in the New York Aurora editorials "Black and White Slaves" on April 2

and working conditions of England in the New York Aurora editorials "Black and White Slaves" on April 2

126, 155, 160, 189, 206, 216, 223. during the earlier hours of the day; and after dinner, (we dine at 2)

on Webster see: Sydney Nathans, "Daniel Webster, Massachusetts Man," The New England Quarterly 39 (2)

on Webster see: Sydney Nathans, "Daniel Webster, Massachusetts Man," The New England Quarterly 39 (2)

He was consecrated as Pope on February 2, 1831, and served until his death in 1846.

He was consecrated as Pope on February 2, 1831, and served until his death in 1846.; Whitman here implies

For example, see " The Mask Thrown Off, " New York Aurora , April 7, 1842, Vol 1, No. 115, pg. 2, col

For example, see "The Mask Thrown Off," New York Aurora, April 7, 1842, Vol 1, No. 115, pg. 2, col 1.

in the Development of the New York City Public School System," History of Education Quarterly 5, no. 2

democracy" This term is usually associated with Mike Walsh (1810–1859), whose "Spartan Association" was part

political activist group, part street gang.

in the Development of the New York City Public School System," History of Education Quarterly 5, no. 2

School Society and Its Religious Discontents, 1805-1840," American Education History Journal 37, no. 2

School Society and Its Religious Discontents, 1805-1840," American Education History Journal 37, no. 2

Miller, "The Cover of the First Edition of  Leaves of Grass ,"  Walt Whitman Quarterly Review 24, no.2–

School Society and Its Religious Discontents, 1805–1840," American Education History Journal 37, no. 2

Matt Miller, "The Cover of the First Edition of Leaves of Grass," Walt Whitman Quarterly Review 24, no.2–

School Society and Its Religious Discontents, 1805–1840," American Education History Journal 37, no. 2

The Unquiet Life and Times of Archbishop John Hughes of New York," Catholic Historical Review 66, no. 2

The Unquiet Life and Times of Archbishop John Hughes of New York," Catholic Historical Review 66, no. 2

As our readers will perceive by tables in another part of today's paper—Robert H.

For our own part, we confess that while our philanthropy is wide enough to take in all nations, grades

political complexion of the Common Council was not known for certain when we went to press, although at 2

During the latter part of the day there had been a great row down in the neighborhood of the Tombs, Located

And those hapless lovers—whose heart might not melt in sympathising sorrow at the story of their affection—affection

In addition to uniform regulations, the new dress code ordered that hair "be kept short" and "[n]o part

—Broadway," Life Illustrated 2, no.4 (1856): 116. from his ill-at-easeness)—were out upon the pave.

—Broadway," Life Illustrated 2, no.4 (1856): 116.; According to Tyler Anbinder, "Castle Garden was a

(New York: Lawrence Kehoe, 1866), 2: 728–738. For further reading, see: Charles P.

The Unquiet Life and Times of Archbishop John Hughes of New York," Catholic Historical Review 66, no. 2

(New York: Lawrence Kehoe, 1866), 2: 728–738. For further reading, see: Charles P.

The Unquiet Life and Times of Archbishop John Hughes of New York," Catholic Historical Review 66, no. 2

It is now part of the campus of Fordham University. insolently endeavored to browbeat the democrats into

Revolutions and Napoleonic Wars, the countries of Europe experienced an extended period of peace thanks in part

And The Irish Conquest of New York Politics," in Eire– Ireland: A Journal of Irish Studies 36, no. 1/2

Things went on in this way for a couple of hours, when the Spartans, hearing, in some distant part of

And The Irish Conquest of New York Politics," in Eire– Ireland: A Journal of Irish Studies 36, no. 1/2

Her last New York performance occurred around 1844 (Ireland, 231). and Miss Horn, Kate Horn was an English

.; Kate Horn was an English actress who "first appeared in Sudden Thoughts, a farce, in October 1840.

Every evening since Tuesday last, the upper part of Mulberry street, and all of the thoroughfares in

See: [untitled], April 12, 1842, Vol I, No 119, 2, Col 1; "Results of the Election," April 13, 1842,

Vol I, No 120, 2, Col 1; "The Late Riots," April 15, 1842, Vol I, No 122, 2, Col 1.

See: [untitled], April 12, 1842, Vol I, No 119, 2, Col 1; "Results of the Election," April 13, 1842,

Vol I, No 120, 2, Col 1; "The Late Riots," April 15, 1842, Vol I, No 122, 2, Col 1.

Twist is a London high born orphan whose story critiques the living conditions of the working poor and

Her story, like the others, is filled with tragedy, misfortune, the loss of innocence, and the examination

There are few prettier customs than that, said to be prevalent in some parts of Europe, of adorning the

Twist is a London high born orphan whose story critiques the living conditions of the working poor and

Her story, like the others, is filled with tragedy, misfortune, the loss of innocence, and the examination

Convention, assembled at Providence, November, 1841 [Providence, RI: Knowles and Vose, printers] Article 2

Convention, assembled at Providence, November, 1841 [Providence, RI: Knowles and Vose, printers] Article 2

Snorer No. 2—Tenor; voice decidedly melodious— "Huff whoo—huff whoo—huff whoo." Snorer No. 3.

of mankind: with some subordinate sketches of human nature and human life (London: Longman, 1825), 2:

principal articles are concocted by one Whitman, whilome little known in these diggings; which latter part

Examples of stories are: John Simpson, Smiles and Tears; or, Sketches from Real Life (London: Thomas

of mankind: with some subordinate sketches of human nature and human life (London: Longman, 1825), 2:

Examples of stories are: John Simpson, Smiles and Tears; or, Sketches from Real Life (London: Thomas

The conflict was due in large part to the English fearing Tippoo Saib's attempts to make an alliance

Performed under the orders of the supreme government of India in 1831, 1832, 1833, Volumes 1-2 , [Philadelphia

Chronology of the Spread of Islam in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas (Jefferon, NC: McFarland, 2000), 2:

Ango-Afghan War in 1842 (Mohan Lal, Life of Amir Dost Mohammed Khan; of Kabul [Harlow, UK: Longman, 1846], 2:

Performed under the orders of the supreme government of India in 1831, 1832, 1833, Volumes 1-2, [Philadelphia

Chronology of the Spread of Islam in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas (Jefferon, NC: McFarland, 2000), 2:

Ango-Afghan War in 1842 (Mohan Lal, Life of Amir Dost Mohammed Khan; of Kabul [Harlow, UK: Longman, 1846], 2:

For our own part, we don't see how any twelve men of sense could be led to pronounce in favor of this

And part of the life of the soul is love ; for the chambers of the heart are pleasant as well as costly

Coleridge's poem "Love" is quoted as part of a discussion of the characteristics of the soul.

Tumultuous Petitioners: The Protestant Association in Scotland, 1778-1780," The Review of Politics 25, no. 2

Tumultuous Petitioners: The Protestant Association in Scotland, 1778-1780," The Review of Politics 25, no. 2

slavery in the British Empire and leaving its political majority on the side of abolition in other parts

Day developed many journalistic techniques such as using reporters and including stories about ordinary

Even though it featured many sensationalized stories that were discredited, The Sun persisted in some

The Tribune focused on national news stories, although it also featured some local news, and sympathized

Day developed many journalistic techniques such as using reporters and including stories about ordinary

Even though it featured many sensationalized stories that were discredited, The Sun persisted in some

The Tribune focused on national news stories, although it also featured some local news, and sympathized

For example, see: George Newby, Pleasures of Melancholy: In Three Parts (Keswick: T.

See Duff Green, "[Untitled]," The Pilot and Transcript 1, No. 78 (Baltimore, July 15, 1840): 2; Richard

Before: William Henry Harrison Showed Rich Presidential Candidates How to Win," American History 47, no. 2

See Duff Green, "[Untitled]," The Pilot and Transcript 1, No. 78 (Baltimore, July 15, 1840): 2; Richard

Before: William Henry Harrison Showed Rich Presidential Candidates How to Win," American History 47, no. 2

The Child-Ghost; A Story of the Last Loyalist THE CHILD-GHOST; A STORY OF THE LAST LOYALIST.

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

"The Child-Ghost; A Story of the Last Loyalist" was later reprinted under the shortened title of "The

For the publication history of the story, see " About 'The Child-Ghost; A Story of the Last Loyalist

In truth, I have a horror of these superstitious stories; they fret me. But no matter.

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

"The Child-Ghost; A Story of the Last Loyalist" was later reprinted under the shortened title of "The

For the publication history of the story, see "About 'The Child-Ghost; A Story of the Last Loyalist.

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

Other short stories of "cruelty, and punishment" include "Death in the School-Room" (August 1841) and

I F the reader supposes that I am going to tell a story full of plot, interest, and excitement, let him

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

Whitman also wrote several other short stories with temperance themes, including " Wild Frank's Return

," " The Reformed ," " The Child's Champion ," " The Love of the Four Students ," and " Dumb Kate.

Whitman reused this paragraph, with minor revisions, at the conclusion of Mike Marchion's story in "

Whitman also wrote several other short stories with temperance themes, including "Wild Frank's Return

," "The Reformed," "The Child's Champion," "The Love of the Four Students," and "Dumb Kate.

ashiness, and the moisture on the brow, and the film over the eye balls," in "The Reformed," a short story

"; Whitman reused this paragraph, with minor revisions, at the conclusion of Mike Marchion's story in

.— My stories, I believe, have been pretty popular, and extracted liberally.

This tale is Whitman's earliest known short story and the first of nine stories by Whitman that were

When Whitman reprinted this story in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1847, while

Whitman included a poem just before the story titled "Christmas Hymn."

For a complete list of revisions to the language of the story made or authorized by Whitman for publication

A Legend of Life and Love A LEGEND OF LIFE AND LOVE This tale is the seventh of nine short stories by

Whitman reprinted this story with the same title in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle on June 11, 1846, while

He included a poem just before the story titled "The Prison Convict," which was attributed to Albert

Seated upon the marble by which they had met, Mark briefly told his story.

The disciple of a wretched faith ceased his story, and there was silence a while.

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

Whitman reprinted this story with the same title in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle on June 11, 1846, while

He included a poem just before the story titled "The Prison Convict," which was attributed to Albert

For a complete list of revisions to the language of the story made or authorized by Whitman for publication