Famous authors. Walt Whitman, 1819 - 1892

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The poet Walt Whitman was born in a small village in Long Island, New York State in 1819. When he was quite young the family moved to Brooklyn where he received a modest education. He began work as a typesetter. He published his most famous book of poems "Leaves of Grass" in 1855 and gradu...

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Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA : TMW Media, 2017.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Whitman, Walt, > 1819-1892.
Whitman, Walt, > 1819-1892
1800-1899
Poets, American > 19th century > Biography.
Poets, American
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
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Summary:The poet Walt Whitman was born in a small village in Long Island, New York State in 1819. When he was quite young the family moved to Brooklyn where he received a modest education. He began work as a typesetter. He published his most famous book of poems "Leaves of Grass" in 1855 and gradually his reputation grew. He died in Camden New Jersey in 1892 already recognised as one of the outstanding voices of the American spirit. The film by Malcolm Hossick covers his life and background and is followed by an overview of his work.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed July 1, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (34 minutes)
Playing Time:00:33:06
Language:In English.

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