The Good Gray Poet, A Vindication by William Douglas O'Connor
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| Author | O'Connor, William Douglas, 1832-1889 |
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| Title | The Good Gray Poet, A Vindication |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Good Gray Poet: A Vindication" by William Douglas O'Connor is a literary essay written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a defense of the American poet Walt Whitman, particularly in light of his controversial dismissal from a government position due to the perceived indecency of his poetry, specifically his collection "Leaves of Grass". O'Connor passionately argues for Whitman's character and the artistic merit of his work, asserting the profound impact of Whitman's voice on American literature. At the start of the essay, O'Connor discusses Whitman's physical presence and the admiration he elicits, depicting him as a figure of heroism and gravitas, likening him to historical literary giants and emphasizing his role as a champion for both humanity and democracy. He then delves into the events surrounding Whitman's removal from his clerkship, highlighting the baselessness of the accusations against him and the righteousness of his literary contributions. O’Connor underscores how Whitman’s work celebrates all aspects of human experience—spiritual and physical alike—while defending his integrity against accusations made by critics and governmental authorities. The beginning firmly establishes the reverence with which O'Connor holds Whitman and sets the stage for a broader discourse on art, morality, and freedom of expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 |
| Subject | Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51043 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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