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Ancient Wisdom Behind Walt Whitman's American Poetry

Ancient Wisdom Behind Walt Whitman's American Poetry

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 How did Walt Whitman transform American poetry—and how did the Civil War reshape his voice and vision? In this lecture, Roger explores Whitman’s groundbreaking work, including Leaves of Grass, and his deep, compassionate reflections on democracy, the body, and national identity. Discover how his experiences as a Civil War nurse influenced his writing and legacy.

This is the seventh in a series of 13 presentations that explores Hermetic American history by focusing on a diverse group of hermetic figures spanning architecture, poetry, drama, religion, esoteric philosophy, and occultism. These presentations were delivered by Roger Weir in the spring of 1982 in Los Angeles, California.

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