Publisher's Synopsis
Whitman and Traubel is a book written by William English Walling that delves into the relationship between Walt Whitman and his literary executor, Horace Traubel. The book is a detailed analysis of the correspondence between the two men, which spanned over two decades. Walling explores the dynamics of their friendship and the role Traubel played in preserving Whitman's legacy. The author also examines the controversies that surrounded Traubel's editing of Whitman's works, including the publication of the controversial ""Deathbed Edition"" of Leaves of Grass. Overall, Whitman and Traubel is a fascinating study of the relationship between two important figures in American literature and the impact they had on each other's lives and work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
