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A work on the Whitman disciples - the fascinating, eclectic group of nineteenth-century men and women who regarded Walt Whitman not simply as a poet but as a religious prophet. It presents a colorful portrait of an era of intense religious, political, and sexual passions, focusing on why Whitman's work continues to appeal to so many.
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Worshipping Walt : the Whitman Disciples
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"Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt ...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--with Leaves of Grass as gospel." --Adam Begley, New York Observer, "It is a singular accomplishment of Robertson's unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitman's poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitman's--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction." --David E. Anderson, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly putsLeavesback into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp., "One impression that becomes stronger as one reads Worshipping Walt is that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too." --Gary Schmidgall, Quarterly Review, "Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly puts Leaves back into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp." --Tom DePoto, Newark Star-Ledger, One impression that becomes stronger as one reads Worshipping Walt is that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too. -- Gary Schmidgall, Quarterly Review, Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly puts Leaves back into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp. -- Tom DePoto, Newark Star-Ledger, "Robertson offers a valuable analysis of the troubled relationship between Whitman worshippers and literary critics who, in canonizing Whitman, reduced 'the eagle to a songbird.'" --Jason Stacy, American Literature, "Robertson offers a valuable analysis of the troubled relationship between Whitman worshippers and literary critics who, in canonizing Whitman, reduced 'the eagle to a songbird.'" ---Jason Stacy, American Literature, In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century America's most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitman's staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian. ---D.D. Knight, Choice, It is a singular accomplishment of Robertson's unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitman's poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitman's--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction., "Michael Robertson has written a fascinating book on those who thought of themselves as nearest and dearest to Walt Whitman--incontestably 'America's greatest poet'. We've seen quite a few substantial biographies of Whitman, and they score the various points their authors intended to score, but Mr. Robertson's book takes a new and altogether refreshing direction by introducing us, in some depth, to Whitman's true-blue disciples. Mr. Robertson illuminates...the poet's enduring appeal over the generations [and] has written a rich, memorable book. He wears his considerable erudition lightly, and he writes like a dream."-- Michael Redmond, Princeton Packet, Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . . Worshipping Walt has appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets. ---Matt Cohen, Biography, Michael Robertson'sWorshipping Walt...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--withLeaves of Grassas gospel., While Whitman's work has been studied exhaustively, this book brings the people around him to life and gives a voice to these ghosts of his spiritual surrounding. Based upon large amounts of correspondence and diaries, Michael Robertson very ably demonstrates the influences that Whitman had on people on two continents., "For some devoted readers in the late nineteenth century, Walt Whitman was a 'man magnified to the dimensions of a god,' and Leaves of Grass a divinely inspired gospel. In a series of entertaining and acutely observed biographies of the 'Whitman disciples,' Robertson situates their fervor in a complex religions landscape." -- New Yorker, Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt ...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--with Leaves of Grass as gospel. -- Adam Begley, New York Observer, "The temptation to irony must have been overwhelming in the writing of this book, but Robertson's critical sympathy and generosity are impeccable." ---Ellis Hanson, Victorian Studies, Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . .Worshipping Walthas appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets., ...[t]he biographical chapters are fascinating portraits written in an accessible style. Robertson covers the historical, religious, sexual, and social movements in the United States and England during the 19th century in great detail, and he successfully illuminates not only Whitman's life but the lives of those whom he influenced. -- Morris Hounion, Library Journal, Robertson's collection of reflective biographies brilliantly illuminates Whitman's life and the wider life of his poetry. It is a book of the physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures, and the author's own adventures with Whitman are not the least of its pleasures., "...[t]he biographical chapters are fascinating portraits written in an accessible style. Robertson covers the historical, religious, sexual, and social movements in the United States and England during the 19th century in great detail, and he successfully illuminates not only Whitman's life but the lives of those whom he influenced."-- Morris Hounion, Library Journal, "Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly puts Leaves back into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp." ---Tom DePoto, Newark Star-Ledger, "It is a singular accomplishment of Robertson's unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitman's poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitman's--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction." ---David E. Anderson, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, Michael Robertson has written a fascinating book on those who thought of themselves as nearest and dearest to Walt Whitman--incontestably 'America's greatest poet'. We've seen quite a few substantial biographies of Whitman, and they score the various points their authors intended to score, but Mr. Robertson's book takes a new and altogether refreshing direction by introducing us, in some depth, to Whitman's true-blue disciples. Mr. Robertson illuminates...the poet's enduring appeal over the generations [and] has written a rich, memorable book. He wears his considerable erudition lightly, and he writes like a dream. -- Michael Redmond, Princeton Packet, "...[t]he biographical chapters are fascinating portraits written in an accessible style. Robertson covers the historical, religious, sexual, and social movements in the United States and England during the 19th century in great detail, and he successfully illuminates not only Whitman's life but the lives of those whom he influenced." ---Morris Hounion, Library Journal, "...[t]he biographical chapters are fascinating portraits written in an accessible style. Robertson covers the historical, religious, sexual, and social movements in the United States and England during the 19th century in great detail, and he successfully illuminates not only Whitman's life but the lives of those whom he influenced." --Morris Hounion, Library Journal, For some devoted readers in the late nineteenth century, Walt Whitman was a 'man magnified to the dimensions of a god,' and Leaves of Grass a divinely inspired gospel. In a series of entertaining and acutely observed biographies of the 'Whitman disciples,' Robertson situates their fervor in a complex religions landscape., Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . . Worshipping Walt has appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets. -- Matt Cohen, Biography, Robertson offers a valuable analysis of the troubled relationship between Whitman worshippers and literary critics who, in canonizing Whitman, reduced 'the eagle to a songbird.', "Robertson offers a valuable analysis of the troubled relationship between Whitman worshippers and literary critics who, in canonizing Whitman, reduced 'the eagle to a songbird.'"-- Jason Stacy, American Literature, "Thoroughly researched, gracefully written, Worshipping Walt represents literary scholarship at its best."-- Frank Wilson, Philadelphia Inquirer, "Robertson's examination of the evolution of the disciples' ideas, and how they reflect their indebtedness to Whitman's poems, makes for a detailed, concise, and elegantly written account of the scene's intellectual history."-- Nicholas Sabloff, Common Review, "It is a singular accomplishment of Robertson's unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitman's poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitman's--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction."-- David E. Anderson, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, ...[t]he biographical chapters are fascinating portraits written in an accessible style. Robertson covers the historical, religious, sexual, and social movements in the United States and England during the 19th century in great detail, and he successfully illuminates not only Whitman's life but the lives of those whom he influenced., "Robertson's collection of reflective biographies brilliantly illuminates Whitman's life and the wider life of his poetry. It is a book of the physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures, and the author's own adventures with Whitman are not the least of its pleasures." --Michael Schmidt, Financial Times, One impression that becomes stronger as one reads Worshipping Walt is that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too., Thoroughly researched, gracefully written, Worshipping Walt represents literary scholarship at its best. -- Frank Wilson, Philadelphia Inquirer, Robertson's examination of the evolution of the disciples' ideas, and how they reflect their indebtedness to Whitman's poems, makes for a detailed, concise, and elegantly written account of the scene's intellectual history. ---Nicholas Sabloff, Common Review, Thoroughly researched, gracefully written, Worshipping Walt represents literary scholarship at its best. ---Frank Wilson, Philadelphia Inquirer, One impression that becomes stronger as one reads Worshipping Walt is that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too. ---Gary Schmidgall, Quarterly Review, "In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century Americas most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitmans staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian."-- D.D. Knight, Choice, It is a singular accomplishment of Robertson's unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitman's poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitman's--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction. -- David E. Anderson, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, "The temptation to irony must have been overwhelming in the writing of this book, but Robertson's critical sympathy and generosity are impeccable."-- Ellis Hanson, Victorian Studies, "Thoroughly researched, gracefully written, Worshipping Walt represents literary scholarship at its best." --Frank Wilson, Philadelphia Inquirer, Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt ...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--with Leaves of Grass as gospel., Robertson offers a valuable analysis of the troubled relationship between Whitman worshippers and literary critics who, in canonizing Whitman, reduced 'the eagle to a songbird.' -- Jason Stacy, American Literature, "Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt ...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--with Leaves of Grass as gospel." ---Adam Begley, New York Observer, "That Whitman imagined himself to be at heart a religious visionary is as clear as day, but this spiritual striving has been repeatedly obscured in his literary canonization. The concealment of religion has been even more pronounced through the neglect of Whitman's most devoted admirers. Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt brilliantly recovers the religious world that Whitman generated through Leaves of Grass and beautifully unveils the "Whitmanites" in all their social, erotic, and creative complexity." --Leigh E. Schmidt, author of Restless Souls: The Making of American Spirituality, Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly puts Leaves back into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp. ---Tom DePoto, Newark Star-Ledger, The temptation to irony must have been overwhelming in the writing of this book, but Robertson's critical sympathy and generosity are impeccable. -- Ellis Hanson, Victorian Studies, "Whitman's nineteenth-century worshippers have long hovered in biographies of the poet like so many ghosts, always there but barely visible. In this well-researched book, Michael Robertson brings them passionately alive. The would-be lovers (male and female), the mystics, social reformers, starry-eyed teenagers, and jaded truthseekers--all attracted by Whitman's rapturous poetry and personal magnetism--come sharply into focus in Robertson's book, which makes an important contribution to our understanding of the poet's world." --David S. Reynolds, author of Walt Whitman's America, "For some devoted readers in the late nineteenth century, Walt Whitman was a 'man magnified to the dimensions of a god,' and Leaves of Grass a divinely inspired gospel. In a series of entertaining and acutely observed biographies of the 'Whitman disciples,' Robertson situates their fervor in a complex religions landscape."-- New Yorker, "Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . . Worshipping Walt has appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets."-- Matt Cohen, Biography, For some devoted readers in the late nineteenth century, Walt Whitman was a 'man magnified to the dimensions of a god,' andLeaves of Grassa divinely inspired gospel. In a series of entertaining and acutely observed biographies of the 'Whitman disciples,' Robertson situates their fervor in a complex religions landscape., "While Whitman's work has been studied exhaustively, this book brings the people around him to life and gives a voice to these ghosts of his spiritual surrounding. Based upon large amounts of correspondence and diaries, Michael Robertson very ably demonstrates the influences that Whitman had on people on two continents." -- Philadelphia Gay News, In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century America's most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitman's staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian. -- D.D. Knight, Choice, "Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . . Worshipping Walt has appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets." --Matt Cohen, Biography, "While Whitman's work has been studied exhaustively, this book brings the people around him to life and gives a voice to these ghosts of his spiritual surrounding. Based upon large amounts of correspondence and diaries, Michael Robertson very ably demonstrates the influences that Whitman had on people on two continents."-- Philadelphia Gay News, The temptation to irony must have been overwhelming in the writing of this book, but Robertson's critical sympathy and generosity are impeccable. ---Ellis Hanson, Victorian Studies, One impression that becomes stronger as one readsWorshipping Waltis that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too., "In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century America's most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitman's staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian."-- D.D. Knight, Choice, Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly puts Leaves back into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp., "The temptation to irony must have been overwhelming in the writing of this book, but Robertson's critical sympathy and generosity are impeccable." --Ellis Hanson, Victorian Studies, Robertson offers a valuable analysis of the troubled relationship between Whitman worshippers and literary critics who, in canonizing Whitman, reduced 'the eagle to a songbird.' ---Jason Stacy, American Literature, "Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly puts Leaves back into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp."-- Tom DePoto, Newark Star-Ledger, Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . . Worshipping Walt has appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets., "Thoroughly researched, gracefully written, Worshipping Walt represents literary scholarship at its best." ---Frank Wilson, Philadelphia Inquirer, It is a singular accomplishment of Robertson's unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitman's poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitman's--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction. ---David E. Anderson, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, "Robertson's collection of reflective biographies brilliantly illuminates Whitman's life and the wider life of his poetry. It is a book of the physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures, and the author's own adventures with Whitman are not the least of its pleasures."-- Michael Schmidt, Financial Times, Robertson's examination of the evolution of the disciples' ideas, and how they reflect their indebtedness to Whitman's poems, makes for a detailed, concise, and elegantly written account of the scene's intellectual history. -- Nicholas Sabloff, Common Review, While Whitman's work has been studied exhaustively, this book brings the people around him to life and gives a voice to these ghosts of his spiritual surrounding. Based upon large amounts of correspondence and diaries, Michael Robertson very ably demonstrates the influences that Whitman had on people on two continents. -- Philadelphia Gay News, "In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century America's most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitman's staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian." ---D.D. Knight, Choice, Michael Robertson has written a fascinating book on those who thought of themselves as nearest and dearest to Walt Whitman--incontestably 'America's greatest poet'. We've seen quite a few substantial biographies of Whitman, and they score the various points their authors intended to score, but Mr. Robertson's book takes a new and altogether refreshing direction by introducing us, in some depth, to Whitman's true-blue disciples. Mr. Robertson illuminates...the poet's enduring appeal over the generations [and] has written a rich, memorable book. He wears his considerable erudition lightly, and he writes like a dream. ---Michael Redmond, Princeton Packet, Thoroughly researched, gracefully written, Worshipping Walt represents literary scholarship at its best., Robertson's collection of reflective biographies brilliantly illuminates Whitman's life and the wider life of his poetry. It is a book of the physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures, and the author's own adventures with Whitman are not the least of its pleasures. ---Michael Schmidt, Financial Times, The temptation to irony must have been overwhelming in the writing of this book, but Robertson's critical sympathy and generosity are impeccable., In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century America's most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitman's staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian., "In this enchanting book, Robertson presents an original, provocative look at 19th-century America's most colorful poet. Looking at Whitman through the eyes of a range of acquaintances--from Anne Gilchrist and Horace Traubel to John Burroughs and Oscar Wilde, all of whom regarded the poet as a spiritual guide--the author meticulously examines the seductive qualities of Whitman and his verse. . . . This deft portrait provides an illuminating look at the almost-worshipping respect of some of Whitman's staunchest devotees, who regarded him as a religious prophet, a mystic poet, and a sexual libertarian." --D.D. Knight, Choice, "Michael Robertson has written a fascinating book on those who thought of themselves as nearest and dearest to Walt Whitman--incontestably 'America's greatest poet'. We've seen quite a few substantial biographies of Whitman, and they score the various points their authors intended to score, but Mr. Robertson's book takes a new and altogether refreshing direction by introducing us, in some depth, to Whitman's true-blue disciples. Mr. Robertson illuminates...the poet's enduring appeal over the generations [and] has written a rich, memorable book. He wears his considerable erudition lightly, and he writes like a dream." ---Michael Redmond, Princeton Packet, Michael Robertson has written a fascinating book on those who thought of themselves as nearest and dearest to Walt Whitman--incontestably 'America's greatest poet'. We've seen quite a few substantial biographies of Whitman, and they score the various points their authors intended to score, but Mr. Robertson's book takes a new and altogether refreshing direction by introducing us, in some depth, to Whitman's true-blue disciples. Mr. Robertson illuminates...the poet's enduring appeal over the generations [and] has written a rich, memorable book. He wears his considerable erudition lightly, and he writes like a dream., For some devoted readers in the late nineteenth century, Walt Whitman was a 'man magnified to the dimensions of a god,' and Leaves of Grass a divinely inspired gospel. In a series of entertaining and acutely observed biographies of the 'Whitman disciples,' Robertson situates their fervor in a complex religions landscape. -- New Yorker, "Robertson's collection of reflective biographies brilliantly illuminates Whitman's life and the wider life of his poetry. It is a book of the physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures, and the author's own adventures with Whitman are not the least of its pleasures." ---Michael Schmidt, Financial Times, Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt ...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--with Leaves of Grass as gospel. ---Adam Begley, New York Observer, "Robertson's examination of the evolution of the disciples' ideas, and how they reflect their indebtedness to Whitman's poems, makes for a detailed, concise, and elegantly written account of the scene's intellectual history." ---Nicholas Sabloff, Common Review, "One impression that becomes stronger as one reads Worshipping Walt is that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too." ---Gary Schmidgall, Quarterly Review, "Michael Robertson's Worshipping Walt ...introduces us to a handful of the 'hot little prophets' who made a cult of Whitman, and also reminds us of the religious purpose of his poetry--with Leaves of Grass as gospel."-- Adam Begley, New York Observer, "It is a singular accomplishment of Robertsons unusual but compelling study, blending the academic and the personal, that not only does it recover for this century the life-altering impact of Whitmans poetry on a fascinating group of his first generation of readers, but it also reminds readers of all poetry--not just Whitmans--that more can be at stake in the reception of a poem than intellectual satisfaction."-- David E. Anderson, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, Robertson's collection of reflective biographies brilliantly illuminates Whitman's life and the wider life of his poetry. It is a book of the physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures, and the author's own adventures with Whitman are not the least of its pleasures. -- Michael Schmidt, Financial Times, "Robertson's writing is compellingly clear, without sacrificing complexity. . . . Worshipping Walt has appeared at a moment when questions about fundamentalism and democracy are being debated worldwide; it has much to contribute to those debates, and to understanding one of that world's best-known poets." ---Matt Cohen, Biography, ...[t]he biographical chapters are fascinating portraits written in an accessible style. Robertson covers the historical, religious, sexual, and social movements in the United States and England during the 19th century in great detail, and he successfully illuminates not only Whitman's life but the lives of those whom he influenced. ---Morris Hounion, Library Journal, "Robertson's examination of the evolution of the disciples' ideas, and how they reflect their indebtedness to Whitman's poems, makes for a detailed, concise, and elegantly written account of the scene's intellectual history." --Nicholas Sabloff, Common Review, " Worshipping Walt is an important book. It clarifies the development of Whitman's reputation, highlights the nature of his key friendships, and illuminates his ongoing significance as a spiritual force." --Kenneth M. Price, author of To Walt Whitman, America, Robertson brings [Whitman's] devotees to life without the scorn that earlier critics placed on them, and the effect is like seeing a negative image of Whitman. Their lives take shape around his. Whitman's poetry shines brighter as a result. By studying these 'hot little prophets,' Robertson indirectly putsLeavesback into this original context, and by doing so he makes the poet easier to grasp. -- Tom DePoto, Newark Star-Ledger, "'I stop somewhere waiting for you,' Whitman says in the last line of 'Song of Myself.' Michael Robertson gives us the stories of readers who, in Whitman's own lifetime, took him at his word. This informative and highly readable book is a window onto the world of Whitman's early readers. It teaches us how devoted they were to him, and how they read his poetry in a religious idiom, as a new kind of devotion. Illuminating and personal, it gives us Whitman anew through the eyes of these disciples who knew him." --Michael Warner, Yale University, "One impression that becomes stronger as one reads Worshipping Walt is that little was perfunctory, hyped, or rose-colored in the discipleship Robertson lays before us. Intelligence plus genuine and heartfelt personal conviction always seem to shine through, banishing any temptation to dismiss these disciples as cranks. The same can be said of this book itself. Robertson fully earns the right to reveal himself, on the last page of his afterword, as a disciple too."-- Gary Schmidgall, Quarterly Review, "An illuminating look at some of the people who knew Whitman and saw him as a new spiritual leader, Worshipping Walt is an outstanding book--clear, beautifully written, insightful, and informative." --Ed Folsom, editor of the Walt Whitman Quarterly Review, Robertson's examination of the evolution of the disciples' ideas, and how they reflect their indebtedness to Whitman's poems, makes for a detailed, concise, and elegantly written account of the scene's intellectual history., "Michael Robertson has written a fascinating book on those who thought of themselves as nearest and dearest to Walt Whitman--incontestably 'America's greatest poet'. We've seen quite a few substantial biographies of Whitman, and they score the various points their authors intended to score, but Mr. Robertson's book takes a new and altogether refreshing direction by introducing us, in some depth, to Whitman's true-blue disciples. Mr. Robertson illuminates...the poet's enduring appeal over the generations [and] has written a rich, memorable book. He wears his considerable erudition lightly, and he writes like a dream." --Michael Redmond, Princeton Packet
Copyright Date
2008
Topic
American / General, Poetry
Dewey Decimal
811/.3
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism
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