Hush'd Be the Camps Today
by Walt Whitman
'Hush'd Be the Camps Today' Summary
Hush'd Be the Camps Today is a poem by Walt Whitman that was written in response to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The poem is a meditation on death, mourning, and the meaning of war. Whitman's poem is a powerful and moving elegy for Lincoln, and it also offers a broader reflection on the nature of human conflict.Book Details
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Walt Whitman
United States
Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman i...
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