Days with Walt Whitman : With some notes on his life and work

In this intimate literary memoir, a young English admirer crosses the Atlantic to meet Walt Whitman in Camden and records the experience with unusual attentiveness. The opening encounter presents the poet not as a distant literary monument, but as a courteous, physically frail, and deeply perceptive man whose presence seems to fill the room. Detailed observations of his face, manner, conversation, and surroundings create a vivid sense of meeting him in person.

The book combines personal recollections of visits with reflections on Whitman’s life, character, and poetry. Alongside scenes of conversation and friendship, it considers the ideas, sympathies, and expansive human vision that shaped his work, offering both admiration and thoughtful interpretation. Portraits and historical context add to the feeling of a carefully assembled personal record, making this a rewarding listen for anyone interested in Whitman, nineteenth-century literary culture, or the rare moment when a reader encounters the living figure behind the poems.