This classic biography of the legendary American poet Walt Whitman, first published in 1926, remains an essential resource for scholars and general readers alike. Thomas Donaldson offers a comprehensive and insightful account of Whitman's life and work, drawing on a wealth of archival material and personal recollections to trace the poet's development as an artist and a person. The book includes numerous photographs and other illustrations, as well as detailed analyses of Whitman's major works. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.