Complete Prose Works

The Complete Prose Works of Walt Whitman is a comprehensive collection of the essays, articles, and other non-poetic writings of the renowned American poet Walt Whitman. This book includes a wide range of Whitman's prose works, including his journalism, letters, and personal reflections on a variety of subjects, such as politics, literature, and the natural world. The collection also contains Whitman's famous preface to the first edition of Leaves of Grass, which outlines his poetic philosophy and vision for American literature. This book provides readers with a unique insight into the mind and worldview of one of America's greatest literary figures, showcasing the breadth and depth of Whitman's intellectual and creative output.Meantime, in Washington, among the great persons and their entourage, a mixture of awful consternation, uncertainty, rage, shame, helplessness, and stupefying disappointment. The worst is not only imminent, but already here. In a few hours--perhaps before the next meal--the secesh generals, with their victorious hordes, will be upon us. The dream of humanity, the vaunted Union we thought so strong, so impregnable--lo! it seems already smash'd like a china plate. One bitter, bitter hour--perhaps proud America will never again know such an hour. She must pack and fly--no time to spare.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.