This rare text comprises a wonderfully entertaining and informative narrative of the life of the great American poet, Walt Whitman. Written by Babette Deutsch, this outstanding story of Whitman s life offers both entertainment and insight in Whitman’s life and character, constituting a must-have for lovers of Whitman and for collectors of Deutsch s work alike. Originally published in 1941, this classic text has been elected for republication due to its immense literary value and in the hopes that such efforts will enable this scarce text to continue to be read and enjoyed for years to come. Walt Whitman was a seminal American poet, journalist, essayist and teacher, hailed by many as one of the great modern poets and by D. H. Lawrence as the greatest American. Whitman is most famous for his life s work, Leaves of Grass, a poetic masterpiece that went through innumerable editions over four decades from a small collection of twelve poems to a vast compendium of over four hundred. Babette Deutsch was an American novelist, poet, translator, and critic. This antiquarian book is republished now complete with original illustrations and an introductory biography of the author.“