Longings For Home

Longings for Home

by Walt Whitman

“Longings for Home” is a collection of essays by Walt Whitman, exploring themes of home, longing, and nostalgia. It delves into the complexities of human connection, the search for belonging, and the transformative power of nature. Written with Whitman's signature poetic prose, the essays offer poignant reflections on the human condition and the enduring search for meaning and purpose.

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Walt Whitman

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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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