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Gary Schmidgall

    Gary Schmidgall je profesorem anglické literatury na Hunter College v New Yorku a odborníkem na Walta Whitmana. Jeho práce se hluboce zabývá Whitmanovým dílem, zkoumá jeho osobní život i literární odkaz. Schmidgallův přístup se vyznačuje pečlivou analýzou a snahou o propojení Whitmanovy poezie s dobovým kontextem. Jeho odbornost se rozšiřuje i na Shakespeara a vztah literatury a opery.

    The Picture of Dorian Grey and Three Stories
    Intimate with Walt: Whitmans Conversataions with Horace Traubel
    • Horace Traubel's extensive conversations with Walt Whitman provide a rich exploration of the poet's life, thoughts, and relationships. This condensed volume distills nearly 5,000 pages into five sections, covering Whitman's daily life, artistic beliefs, and candid opinions on various subjects, including race and religion. It also delves into his friendships and final days, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of America's first great national poet. The work combines humor, poignancy, and insight, making it an accessible oral history of Whitman's remarkable life.

      Intimate with Walt: Whitmans Conversataions with Horace Traubel