Walt Whitman: Life and Thought—A Biographical Classic Half a Century Old

Published in 1970 as part of the Biographies Series, the book Walt Whitman: Life and Thought, authored by Luís Eugénio Ferreira, is a work that spans generations, offering a profound yet accessible reading of one of the greatest poets in American literature. About the author: Luís Eugénio Ferreira was a Portuguese essayist and biographer gifted at condensing major literary figures into clear, reflective narratives. In this volume, he delves into Whitman’s life with sensitivity and historical rigor, revealing not only biographical facts but also the philosophical and social dilemmas that shaped the author of Leaves of Grass. About the book: Explores Whitman’s childhood, youth, and maturity, contextualizing his thought within a century of political and cultural transformations in the United States Analyzes themes such as democracy, freedom, the body, nature, and spirituality, which permeate the poet’s work Written in a direct, educational, and reflective style—ideal for readers curious about literature, politics, and humanism Physical condition and historical value: Over fifty years old, this copy may show some natural wear—such as a gently creased spine or a cover bearing signs of age—but this only enhances its value as a collectible item and as editorial testimony to an era when biography was also a form of civic education. SHIPPING INCLUDED