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He also spoke of the Oxford boys taking the book with them and reading it in their rambles.
the masses whom Whitman celebrates and extols, have barely an acquaintance or none at all with his books
But his public has been, unfortunately, a narrow circle, and his books have not, therefore, been tested
This book is the life work, the first and final word, of Walt Whitman.
On the whole, we have here a poet who has frankly tried less to write a book than to find voice for a
The book—judged by the standard of all great books—falls far below greatness.
Camden Jan: 25 '82 Dear Harry Yours rec'd received —I am just starting off a few miles out from Phila
Philadelphia —probably a day or two only —will look up the book you require (if I can find one) soon
knows that about himself—I do)—God bless you my darling boy—Keep a brave heart— W W Walt Whitman to Harry
There is no reference in Whitman's Commonplace Book to a visit to one of his friends (Charles E.
indeed welcomed —A wretchedly dull forenoon, cold & dark, & so slippery, drizzling outside I am prisoned
In his Commonplace Book, Whitman referred to a "card-note" to Cunningham, whose name card was mounted
There is only one other reference to Cunningham in the Commonplace Book: on June 22, 1882, he was stationed
to them the frequenter & stronger they get until at last they take complete possession of a fellow—Harry
will be sure to reach you & not miss—like the other I wanted you to get— Your old W W Walt Whitman to Harry
In 1881 Whitman noted Harry's address as "care of T B Gibbs—Berlin N J" (Whitman's Commonplace Book,
Wendell Phillips, turning the pages of the book, remarked, "Here seem to be all sorts of leaves except
On the reverse the reader was informed that the book had been duly "Entered according to act of Congress
The book was not "published" in the official sense.
The book, however, was misunderstood, as was to have been expected. Mr.
Of indecency, of essential grossness, there is in the book really nothing.
deal of sleighing— —I am busy with my writing in moderation—write four or five hours every day—My new book
Whitman was in Glendale from February 16 to March 6, 1882 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
can be all of those elaborated and lengthy parts from Man's Moral Nature should be ruled out of this book
But there is enough to make a very creditable, serviceable book—a permanent storehouse of many biographic
On February 1 Whitman was "reading Dr B's MS book (& a tough job it is)" (Whitman's Commonplace Book,
Bucke dedicated this book to Whitman (see the letter from Whitman to Anne Gilchrist of December 12, 1878
Jersey Feb: 9 '82 My dear Madam — Yours of 9th rec'd received —I should be pleased to send you the book—the
two-volume set was sent on March 7 after Whitman's two-week stay with the Staffords (Whitman's Commonplace Book
November 17, 1876, and also sold them himself "for the benefit of the orphans" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
It is grand strong idiomatic German, not the milk-and-water, romantified stuff they put into books nowadays
two-volume set was sent on March 7 after Whitman's two-week stay with the Staffords (Whitman's Commonplace Book
We are not at present informed what portions of the book are objected to.
We are given to understand that if certain parts of the book should be withdrawn its further circulation
Osgood and Company, Gentlemen; Our attention has been officially directed to a certain book entitled
We are of the opinion that this book is such a book as brings it within the provisions of the Public
Jersey March 7 '82 Dear Madam Returning here last evening I have mailed to you the two Volumes of my books
the two-volume set after a two-week stay with the family of Harry Stafford (Whitman's Commonplace Book
certainly could not amount to any thing—but I want you to be satisfied, to continue as publishers of the book
According to Whitman's Commonplace Book, this communication was sent on March 8 (Charles E.
Osgood & Co., the publishers of the newest edition of Leaves of Grass: "We are of the opinion that this book
is such a book as brings it within the provisions of the Public Statutes respecting obscene literature
Whitman was with the Staffords from February 16 to March 6 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Are you still proceeding with the sale of the book?
We do not know whether the book would appeal to us commercially, but we of course prefer not to look
which fell dead from the press before he betook himself to the composition of his great work, his only book
If his book had had a motto it should have been, "Nihil humani a me alienum puto."
Camden New Jersey March 21 '82 Dear Sirs Yours of 20th rec'd received , ab't about Dr Bucke's book.
In that case there would be three Volumes gyrating together, the L of G—the S D & T—and Dr Bucke's book
— Upon the whole, & as my friend seems determined to bring out his book, I hope you will take it.
On March 20, Osgood & Co. wrote about Bucke's biography: "We do not know whether the book would appeal
article on April 2; evidently he returned the galleys of the "Notes" on April 9 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman went to Glendale on Friday, March 24, and remained there until March 31 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
proposition is that we at once make the revision here indicated, & go on with the regular issue of the book—If
house—no talk or information that may lead to newspaper items—the change to be just silently made—the book
March 27 '82 Dear Al First—Love to you and all, May, Bertha, Grace, Kittie & Harry—Second, sorry to hear
times—I was over to the creek and by the old walnut-trees last week—all beautiful & refreshing as ever— Harry
to-day for store goods—Do you know of David Bogue, bookseller, Trafalgar Sq: Square who publishes my book
In The Household Book of Poetry (1882) Dana included six poems from Leaves of Grass: "Vigil Strange I
The argument is as follows; if there is a case against the book in its existing form it is not removed
do not attempt to express an opinion on the point of whether there is a case against the original book
But we certainly do think that if there such a case it would lie with almost equal force against the book
the official authorities there seems no alternative for us but to decline to further circulate the book
the official authorities there seems no alternative for us but to decline to further circulate the book
the firm was willing to turn over to Whitman the plates, the steel portrait and 225 copies of the book
Up to the present time the royalty due to you on the sales of the book amounts to $405.50.
have cost us about $475. including the steel portrait, and we have on hand about 225 copies of the book
—Osgood is frightened asks me to change & expurgate—I refuse peremptorily— he throws up the book & will
Whitman was inaccurate: he was at Glendale from April 22 to 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
The poet received $3 for the piece (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
, for on January 27, 1883, Whitman noted: "returned $100 to John Burroughs" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
the magazine on April 8, and on April 27 received $25 "with 'sincere thanks'" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
No doubt we could beat them to tatters, & make a big strike for the book Write & ask him if he will fight
Whitman discussed the matter frankly in a "long letter" to Bucke on April 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Jottings in Whitman's Commonplace Book suggest that Whitman had attempted to heal the wounds for many
He sent to O'Connor the following books and articles: Memoranda During the War in April, 1876; the Centennial
In as much as calls for the book in small numbers are coming to us from day to day and under the circumstances
wanted it distinctly understood that not a line was intended to be left out or expurgated—that the book
I went on to Boston (Sept. '81) and saw the book through the press—pub last of Nov. '81—(I think [some
The price asked was $25 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman was slightly inaccurate: he arrived in Boston on August 19, 1881 (Whitman's Commonplace Book)
Unless there was a previous payment to the poet, Osgood sold 1622 copies of the book ($405.50 @ .25 per
the Philistines, no doubt some of the papers would take it up and it would not do the sale of the book
use them, for they make the case worse for Osgood & Co. than before, inasmuch as they show that the book
Whitman sent the article on May 18, and it was returned to him (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
Prairies in Poetry" which the poet submitted on May 4 and for which he asked $50 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
more necessary now as quite a set-back & very bad piece of luck has happened to me in my new Boston book—but
words or writing can describe—I wish Jo and Debby to see this letter—& I send them my love— —I suppose Harry
bundles of papers —They say the old C & A Atlantic road have bought the Narrow Gauge—will that affect Harry's
blessed sleep—I don't know what Ed would be doing, but I can fancy Mont reading some of Mrs Holmes's books
Whitman sent "papers" to Harry on May 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Rogers's home at 431 Linden Street, Camden (Whitman's Commonplace Book). Mrs.
I do not myself feel any resentment toward O & Co. for any thing done me or the book—They have acted
herewith enclosed—As it is a small job, could you make up (I should say in the same long primer as book
Whitman noted in his Commonplace Book this letter to Rand & Avery, the firm which had printed the 1860
and "ordered 1000 copies printed," but the order was later "countermanded" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
On July 24 Whitman paid Rand & Avery $13.75, presumably for the corrections (Whitman's Commonplace Book
sent order to Sanborn, Boston, to send the 225 sets sheets to James Arnold" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
They solicited your book, they knew its character, they agreed to non-expurgation, and at the first breath
nothing to urge in all his vehement talk, but that the exclusion of these passages would make the book
The Effort of Attorney-General Marston to Suppress the Book.
obedience to the official command of Attorney-General Marston of Massachusetts, who classified the book
The book, it will be remembered, was published in Boston in September. In conversation today, Mr.
notified Osgood & Co. that he should bring suit against them to stop the circulation of Whitman's book
entitled "To a Common Prostitute" and "A Woman Waits for Me" the official would be satisfied and the book
According to Whitman's Commonplace Book, Whitman sent similar letters (lost) to the editors of the Boston
the Tribune apparently did not reprint the editorial, it published on May 15 Whitman's "Emerson's Books
I am a student at the above institution and while studying my text books I have also studied the times
Camden New Jersey May 24 '82 Thanks for the beautiful & opportune book —just come to hand—I am about
Centennial Edition (see the letter from Whitman to Noble of May 31, 1882 and Whitman's Commonplace Book
Some steps should be at once taken for the republication of your book, from the same plates, in the same
not believe a jury could be found in Massachusetts to send the publisher of "Leaves of Grass" to prison
If I had the means, I would gladly, with your permission, put your book on the market advertised as the
If you will find parties to furnish the means for republication from your plates, advertising the book
, and defending it in court, I will become the responsible publisher, and go to prison if necessary.
on better than ever, why let it go under—of which I the slightest idea though—but I feel sure the book
—& I shall too—I tickle myself with the thought how it may be said years hence that at any rate no book
Street Camden New Jersey May 26 '82 Dear Sir Yours rec'd received —I accordingly mail you a copy of my book—the
Children of Adam" pieces were inevitable and consistent—and in that sense, at least, proper—parts of the book
He was also a reviewer for The Nation and the author of A Book of Poems (1876).
I have not yet found out from Bucke why his book is delayed.