O Captain! My Captain!
by Walt Whitman
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This book is a single poem titled 'O Captain! My Captain!' by Walt Whitman, composed as a mournful elegy following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The poem uses the metaphor of a ship arriving in port after a long and perilous journey, with the captain (representing Lincoln) succumbing to death just before reaching their destination. It reflects on Lincoln's leadership, the nation's loss, and the bittersweet victory of the Civil War. The poem is characterized by its powerful imagery, emotional depth, and evocative language.Book Details
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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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