Publisher's Synopsis
Walt Whitman's Drum-Taps is a collection of poems written by the renowned American poet Walt Whitman during the American Civil War. Originally published in 1865, the collection includes poems that reflect on the war and its impact on the soldiers and the nation as a whole. The poems are a mix of patriotic anthems, elegies for fallen soldiers, and personal reflections on the war. Whitman's unique style of free verse and his use of everyday language make the poems accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. The collection includes some of Whitman's most famous poems, including ""O Captain! My Captain!"" which was written in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Overall, Walt Whitman's Drum-Taps is a powerful and moving tribute to the soldiers who fought and died in the Civil War, and an important work in American literature.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.
