Memories of Lincoln by Walt Whitman
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| Author | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 |
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| LoC No. | 24009645 |
| Title | Memories of Lincoln |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Memories of Lincoln" by Walt Whitman is a poignant collection of poems and reflections that celebrate the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, written in the late 19th century. This work captures the profound emotional response to Lincoln's assassination and the impact he had on the nation during a tumultuous period in American history. Through a blend of personal elegy and national history, Whitman reflects on themes of loss, heroism, and the human condition. The collection features several notable poems, including "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" and "O Captain! My Captain!", which express Whitman's grief over Lincoln's death while also paying tribute to his leadership and vision. Whitman employs natural imagery and profound symbolism to convey his sorrow, portraying Lincoln as a figure of tragic greatness. The poems discuss the collective mourning of a nation and illuminate the ways in which Lincoln's spirit resonates through the lives of those he touched. Overall, "Memories of Lincoln" serves as a heartfelt tribute that intertwines personal loss with a broader commentary on American identity and the enduring legacy of its beloved leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60505 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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