Letter to Ernest Dowden, 1872 January 18.

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Letter to Ernest Dowden, 1872 January 18.

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Whitman, Solicitor's Office, Treasury, Washington, D.C., writes to Dowden, Dublin, after the publication of the latter's article "The poetry of democracy," in 1871. He discusses the themes of his poetry including democracy and America. Specific topics include the ideal man and woman; a new national literature; critical opposition to "Leaves of grass"; and the "gay-heartedness" of "Leaves of grass."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Dowden, Ernest, fl. 1872,

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Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892

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Walt Whitman (1819-1892), poet and author. From the description of Walt Whitman collection, 1842-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702172830 Poet, journalist, essayist. From the description of Letter, 1863 July 27-1863 Sept. 9. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477038304 American author. From the description of Letter to Mary E. Van Nostrand, 1890 November 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 49377819 America...