Three Important Whitman Works Bound Together

A compelling 19th-century volume containing three major works by Walt Whitman, all issued in Washington, D.C. in 1871, and uniformly bound together:

This volume brings together Whitman’s poetic masterpiece alongside two of his most important prose and philosophical works, presenting a sweeping view of his literary and political thought during the Reconstruction era.

Whitman’s revolutionary poetic work that redefined American literature, celebrating democracy, the body, the soul, and the expansive American experience. The 1871 Washington issue reflects Whitman’s continued revision and refinement of the text during his later career.

One of Whitman’s most important prose essays, written in the aftermath of the Civil War. In it, Whitman reflects deeply on the moral, cultural, and spiritual future of American democracy, critiquing materialism and arguing for the essential role of literature and art in shaping a truly democratic nation.

This volume represents Whitman at a pivotal moment, synthesizing poetry, politics, and philosophy as America emerged from civil war into modernity. Bound-together examples such as this were often produced for devoted readers and collectors and are increasingly scarce today.

In near fine condition beautifully bound in 3/4 leather. Internally remarkably bright and clean, without marks and no foxing. Lacking advertisement pages. Fifth Edition, Washington, DC. Scarce in this condition and binding.