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By one of those caprices that enter and give tinge to events without being at all a part of them, I find

It never fails" (Prose Works 2:503). 

in the nature of complex symbols, still, it is generally agreed that the star introduced in section 2

The cloud appears early, in section 2, as an image of oppression ("O harsh surrounding cloud that will

refrained from invoking the view taken in section 6 of "Song of Myself," that death is no more than part

bare ground," Emerson felt "the currents of the Universal Being circulate through me" and "became part

something is the All, and the idea of the All, with the accompanying idea of eternity" (Prose Works 2:

He parted company with him and boldly struck out for himself, preferring the open road leading to the

2).

Floyd Stovall. 2 vols. New York: New York UP, 1963–1964. Transcendentalism

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

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

The little tables of one of the large eating houses in the upper part of Fulton street, were crowded.

The carvers and cooks, at a little place partitioned off in a corner in the back part of the room, were

Some parts of the print are illegible in the microfilm, because of damage to the issue.

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

Esten Cooke is a Virginian, who early joined the rebellion, in which his State played so prominent a part

an English writer of the extremely popular 1861 novel, East Lynne , a sensational and melodramatic story

an English writer of the extremely popular 1861 novel, East Lynne, a sensational and melodramatic story

PatrickMcGuire"Last of the Sacred Army, The" (1842)"Last of the Sacred Army, The" (1842)This short story

A Tale of the Times (1842) is an altered version of this story.

The story is a dream narrative in which the narrator watches an old soldier of the Revolutionary War

Reynolds cites this story as an example of Whitman's jingoism and connects it to Whitman's patriotic

poems like "The Centenarian's Story" (1865).

"That part of it does not overwhelm me—I am not overwhelmed by it."

But after a pause, while indulging a half-audible laugh, W. said further: "But while that is a good story

they would probably meet it with another, perhaps a better, story: the story told by one of the Greek

writers: the story of a master beating a slave: the slave protesting: 'I was ordained to do this thing

"Yes, I have read the story: Bradley was monstrous—monstrous: but would you not think him abnormal: I

But by a reference to Section 2, of the Act of August 2, 1861, (12 Stat. 285,) which the first-named

There is a common complaint on the part of the majority of District Attorneys that, under the law, they

Whitman enclosed two newspaper stories about the birthday dinner his friends gave him on May 31, 1890

The Camden Daily Post article "Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and

Floyd Stovall, 2 vols. [New York: New York University Press: 1963–1964], 686–687).

While this letter is a part of The Charles E.

Walt Whitman, 1839–1919, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., the envelope and the manuscript are part

journalist best known for his long narrative poem, The Light of Asia (1879), which tells the life story

E VERY ONE RECOLLECTS THE STORY of the Scotch dramatic author who, when Garrick assured him his genius

Walt Whitman is to give his readers from time to time inventories of the various component parts of some

Thus (in pages 300-2) we might for a brief moment fancy ourselves poring over a manual of surgery.

Sense, grammar, and metre are but very minor parts in the composition of poetry; but nevertheless, pace

writing, I had for, between two and three years, been occupying rooms on Tenth street, in the lower part

Frequently, also, chairs were placed upon the grass in the front part of the garden facing the street

Evidently he was disinclined to take part in any discussion which would be likely to arouse feelings

This story, if my recollection serves me not amiss, was written by the same friend of Mr.

His habit was to be absent from the house for the whole or the greater part of the evening.

PatrickMcGuire"Wild Frank's Return" (1841)"Wild Frank's Return" (1841)This short story appeared in November

This story is Whitman's first use of the theme of two brothers going separate ways.

Reynolds, seeing in the story psychological parallels to its author, asks if Whitman, as prodigal son

, projected this story to shock his mother.

Allen sees this story, along with "Bervance: or, Father and Son" (1841), as evidence of Whitman's obsession

The Mills Building was a 10-story business building named after San Francisco banker and owner of the

On board steamer Griffith Upper part of Lake Huron, Saturday morning, June 10th, 1848.

My own pride was touched—and I met their conduct with equal haughtiness on my part.

They agreed to my plan (after some objections on the part of me); and I determined to leave on the succeeding

is difficult to speculate on the circumstances or date of its composition, but it seems likely that parts

Emory Holloway (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1921), 2:77–78. 1848 New Orleans

Emory Holloway (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1921), 2:77–78.

war, (that shall serve for our pre- lude prelude , songs of soldiers,) How Manhattan drum-taps led. 2

mother kisses her son—the son kisses his mother; (Loth is the mother to part—yet not a word does she

globe uprisen around me; Yet there with my soul I fed—I fed content, super- cilious supercilious . 2

THE CENTENARIAN'S STORY. VOLUNTEER OF 1861-2.

in myself—aye, long ago as it is, I took part in it, Walking then this hill-top, this same ground.

(WJ, 2: 62; ellipsis mine).

(WJ, 2: 319).

(PW, 2: 373).

and one part national revival.

Crowell, 1976), 575. 2.

Williamsburgh Word Portraits, No. 2 WILLIAMSBURGH WORD PORTRAITS. By Apelles —No. 2.

Let me turn to a ward I have as yet overlooked, and picture one of the celebrities of that part of the

And did he not in the days when consolidation was unheard of, and even afterwards, act the part of Rhadamanthus

descending from the bench, has been rather more obscure in his history than accords with the prominent part

However, this editorial is part of a series of texts that deal with a coherent theme that has been identified

ofthe original story, consisting very much ofprolix 2 2 Selected Letters of Walt Whitman details of

historical events, gives it thatme-but that part of the story I have contracted into a few paragraphs-and

J.2& shall probably go there & spend a few days, latter part of October. . . .

Traubel, 2: 39· 2.

6 2 - 2 8 0 64.

. & 2 Riv. (sent on last order) but nothing further so far.

—also current Ed. of L. of G. & specimen days, also for any thing you might have and be willing to part

Haviland Miller, ed., Walt Whitman: The Correspondence [New York: New York University Press, 1961–77], 4:2–

thinking a good deal of O'Connor —sent to him a letter & papers last night— Y'rs of 7th has come by the 2

bro't over four copies of the "Complete" in their good half-calf binding—they are superb, the best part

dinner—two hours—every thing just right every way—a dozen people there, (the family & relatives)—for my part

satisfactorily—& I have had my own way in every thing—the old name "Leaves of Grass" is retained—it will be a $2

In 1871 "To Rich Givers" was placed in the cluster "Songs of Parting," and was moved to its present placement

meanings and implications of "rich givers" widen to include the poet, this poem, and the "poems" of line 2.

Leaves of Grass 2 2.

Great is Life, real and mystical, wherever and whoever, Great is Death—sure as Life holds all parts together

, Death holds all parts together, Death has just as much purport as Life has, Do you enjoy what Life

At least part of the answer lies in Whitman's quest to express the totality of existence, to encompass

interesting resemblance to Whitman's own later sense of spirit at work in the natural world.A large part

This allegiance was confirmed by the long line of Democratic papers he wrote for in the early part of

Part of the reason Whitman's poetry was so little influenced by that of other poets is to be found in

The Evolution of Walt Whitman. 2 vols. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard UP, 1960–1962.Reynolds, David S.

We discussed judgment by impression—whether reliable, and W. contended:"It is part of the long search

—The story that Boulanger has been invited to take up his abode in Canada?"

or later elect an Italian Pope, resident in Italy and one of their own people" [quoted here only in part

We are indebted to our friend Tom Donaldson in good part for the imposition of this tax: he mainly lobbied

Once again he remarked: "I have been looking further into Brinton's book: it is a simple, direct, story—bears

I want to come—it is part of my duty yet while living, if I can.

L E T T E R 2 6 : J A N U A R Y 2 9 , 1 8 6 2 15 1862 26.

“No. 2” was part of a series of six articles entitled “How I Get Around at 60 and Take Notes.” 62 T H

L E T T E R 2 2 5 1 : J U L Y 2 , 1 8 9 0 103 1 2250.

Shively (2), 166. September 27. From Louisa Van Velsor June 18. From Kate Richardson, an Whitman.

August 2. From Kate A. Evans, a “rather October 24. From Harry Stafford. CT: gushing” admirer.

Tasistro—he has paralysis—& has had a miserable winter, cold & hungry—(I have myself been absent great part

Grier [New York: New York University Press, 1984], 2:901).

Our land force was about 10,000 men with 2 batteries of artilary, and the fighting part of the fleet

was killed. one Captain wounded (probaly mortaly) one Leiut killed. one Leiut had a leg taken off and 2

After they retreated a part of our force followed them up but they had set fire to a bridge about 3/8

breastworks leading from the river, away back in the woods I dont know how far   I followed them about 2

and I feel just like giveing you a good scolding, but I guess I will wait untill I get home,   I recd 2

The weather was delightful, and a large part of the public, therefore, spent part, at least, of the day

were busy assorting and cutting up the food which had been sent in from charitable people, in all parts

By 2 p.m. the tables were spread and the meal commenced.

We subjoin a note received by the City Missionary, which will show where some part of the provisions

However, this editorial is part of a series of texts that deal with a coherent theme that has been identified

s condition:2 Dec 1890My dear HoraceYours of 28th to hand last evening but have had the Inspector here

It is the old story of clothes, trimmings, embroidery, china"—and perhaps did not more rob workingmen

telegraph—I will write Monday or Tuesday next—We have moved into my brother's new house—I am up in the 3 d story

shining in bright—it is beautiful October weather here—My brother had a large room, very handsome, on 2

y said when he went the second time i gave him 10 he only staid stayed one night the first time an 2

nanc i would pay one month walt they expect to much from me i suppose martha has told nancy i have got 2

would like to have any thing why dont i get it with my bank book i told her the other day because i had 2

jim is better he is here almo st every day as dirty as a pig but very healthy they talk of taking part

a debilitating episode of pleurisy, this letter could date to near Louisa's August 31 to September 2,

is assigned to a date range from September 5 to September 23, 1863.Louisa's September 25 or October 2,

1863 letter to Walt almost certain follows this one, and October 2 is a more likely date for that letter

See also Louisa's August 31 or September 2, 1863 letter to Walt Whitman for additional detail.

of Andrew Jackson Whitman's drinking "spree," see Louisa Van Velsor Whitman's August 31 to September 2,

Whitman Fellowship) expand coverage from primary manuscript materials to Whitman friends and followers.2.

This set includes three volumes in six physical books: parts one and two of volume 1 include the poetry

one of volume 2 reproduces much of the collection at Duke University, while part two of this volume

Grass" Containing His Manuscript Additions and Revisions (New York: New York Public Library, 1968), 2

Boston: Hall, 1969. 2 supps., 1975, 1983.Broderick, John C.

He paused—then: "It was six months or so after I came to these parts—I was in a poor way—a sad plight—had

I was going to say, not only like a house afire, as the story goes, but like half a dozen houses afire

The story is that the publisher of the Youth's Companion asked Tennyson if he would write them a poem—and

Then again: "It reminds me of my favorite story—the story of the Dutchman—a miller—who would say, 'Vell

s power to tell this dialect story good in spirit but poor in twang.

as the Battle of Poplar Spring Church or the Battle of Peebles' Farm (Virginia, September 30–October 2,

The Fifty-first New-York Volunteers are a part of the Second Division of the Ninth Corps, were recruiting

the war he continued teaching dance lessons at the ballroom of Tammany Hall in New York City. as a part

Their charge was vehement, and caused that part of our force on the right of the Fifty-first to give

See George Whitman's October 2, 1864 letter to his mother for his brief account of capture.

in The Uncollected Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1921), 2:

as the Battle of Poplar Spring Church or the Battle of Peebles' Farm (Virginia, September 30–October 2,

alternately the Battle of Poplar Spring Church or the Battle of Peebles' Farm (Virginia, September 30–October 2,

Church and was the site of the Battle of Peebles' Farm (see above note).; See George Whitman's October 2,

The revised story was printed in Specimen Days & Collect (1882).

The story contains some noteworthy observations about the poet's psyche.

reflection, but the poet is easily drawn from his envy by the simple joys around him.Parts of the story

parallel to Whitman's own dissatisfaction with much of the writing he had done throughout the 1840s.The story

worshipped in distance reverence, that I cannot doubt that you will do me this little act on your part

The numbers 2, 29 (or 27), and 40 have been written on the recto of the envelope; both the numbers 2

Johnston's English letter (15th), part of it before and part written after word of J.W.W.'

s impressions & reflections & these we shall prize.Sept 16th 2 P.M.I have just received a bundle of stuff

judicially" about the work rather than the man—a cardinal principle embraced by the critical group he was part

The weakest part of his treatment is the judgment that Whitman was insufficiently modest when treating

An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 2 vols. Cambridge, Mass.: Riverside, 1900. ———, ed.

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.

Woodbury, who met Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1865, spread the story that Emerson told him that he once met

For one of Whitman's responses to the shirtsleeves story, see Horace Traubel, With Walt Whitman in Camden

It was the Hegelian idea, principle, that all are needed—that all are part of the whole—and so I should

W. said fervently: "That's it—that's the whole story.

It's the story over again of my woman friend in Washington who complained that whereas her sister, who

the wine certainly—that is always a necessary part of the coming!"

July 2, 1870. To the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Vice President.

And when the case is ready on the part of the claimant, he may bring it to trial within a month.

Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to Schuyler Colfax, 2

Rights of Man (1791, 1792), a two-part response to Edmund Burke's attack on the French Revolution, was

Vol. 2. New York: Appleton, 1908. Vanderhaar, Margaret M.

Floyd Stovall. 2 vols. New York: New York UP, 1963–1964. Paine, Thomas (1737–1809)

of his first circle of fervent supporters and, in the end, helped make him famous.After finding a part-time

equivalent, in its real world, to that of the fabled damned," as he wrote in Democratic Vistas (Prose Works 2:

The whole epic story of black American experience of the conflict lies outside Whitman's reach—and, for

Boston: Small, Maynard, 1906; Vol. 2. New York: Appleton, 1908; Vol. 3.

Floyd Stovall. 2 vols. New York: New York UP, 1963–1964. Civil War, The [1861–1865]

Doctor would see it naturally falls into its place, a part of the sequence of affairs—would see it as

Last night I had him here telling me sailor-stories—stories of the big steamers.

"I am ready to be part of the show: well you know." Read him letter I had from Law.

it is an old story fitting a new instance!" Would have me take Lippincott's.

"I have just been reading Clark Russell's story there—'A Marriage at Sea.'

The story is slight. A guardian angel, Dai, falls in love with his charge, Eris. She is betrothed.

Eris's fiancé, meanwhile, languishes and longs for death.The story contains an avowal of belief in angels

thing, which the immortal themselves must dare not to cross" (Whitman 247).Justin Kaplan, placing this story

Gay Wilson Allen notes that this story is in the manner of Edgar Allan Poe, but further sees the cosmic

PatrickMcGuire"Angel of Tears, The" (1842)"Angel of Tears, The" (1842)This short story appeared first

As a story, "The Angel of Tears" is negligible.

Asselineau detects in this story the influence of Poe.

Also of interest in this story is Whitman's propensity for capitalized epithets.