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Experience the poignant narrative of 'Voices in the Dead House,' where the literary giants Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott converge during the harrowing days of the Civil War. This evocative trade paperback, released in 2022 by Bellevue Literary Press, brings to life their transformative encounters with the soldiers enduring the horrors of battle. Follow Whitman, the empathetic poet of democracy, and Alcott, the passionate abolitionist and author of 'Little Women,' as they nurse the wounded and reflect upon the very essence of humanity during a time of great turmoil. With its ISBN 9781954276017, this book is a must-have for fans of historical fiction, biographies of authors, and those intrigued by the intersection of literature and war. Delve into the struggles and contradictions that shaped both writers, showcasing their profound impact on American literature and culture amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. Discover their unique voices as they engage with historical figures like Lincoln and Dorothea Dix, capturing the complexities of an era defined by sacrifice and resilience. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and history buffs, 'Voices in the Dead House' offers a rich exploration of the human spirit under duress. Enjoy free shipping on this brand new copy, and please note that delivery may take up to six weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Immerse yourself in a tale that resonates with the enduring power of compassion and creativity in the face of adversity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781954276017
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott meet the horrors of the Civil War as they minister to its casualties
After the Union Army’s defeat at Fredericksburg in 1862, Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott converge on Washington to nurse the sick, wounded, and dying. Whitman was a man of many contradictions: egocentric yet compassionate, impatient with religiosity yet moved by the spiritual in all humankind, bigoted yet soon to become known as the great poet of democracy. Alcott was an intense, intellectual, independent woman, an abolitionist and suffragist, who was compelled by financial circumstance to publish saccharine magazine stories yet would go on to write the enduring and beloved Little Women. As Lock captures the musicality of their unique voices and their encounters with luminaries ranging from Lincoln to battlefield photographer Mathew Brady to reformer Dorothea Dix, he deftly renders the war’s impact on their personal and artistic development.
Inspired by Whitman’s poem “The Wound-Dresser” and Alcott’s Hospital Sketches, the ninth stand-alone book in The American Novels series is a masterful dual portrait of two iconic authors who took different paths toward chronicling a country beset by prejudice and at war with itself.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781954276017
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott meet the horrors of the Civil War as they minister to its casualties
After the Union Army’s defeat at Fredericksburg in 1862, Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott converge on Washington to nurse the sick, wounded, and dying. Whitman was a man of many contradictions: egocentric yet compassionate, impatient with religiosity yet moved by the spiritual in all humankind, bigoted yet soon to become known as the great poet of democracy. Alcott was an intense, intellectual, independent woman, an abolitionist and suffragist, who was compelled by financial circumstance to publish saccharine magazine stories yet would go on to write the enduring and beloved Little Women. As Lock captures the musicality of their unique voices and their encounters with luminaries ranging from Lincoln to battlefield photographer Mathew Brady to reformer Dorothea Dix, he deftly renders the war’s impact on their personal and artistic development.
Inspired by Whitman’s poem “The Wound-Dresser” and Alcott’s Hospital Sketches, the ninth stand-alone book in The American Novels series is a masterful dual portrait of two iconic authors who took different paths toward chronicling a country beset by prejudice and at war with itself.