Divine Style Walt Whitman and the King James Bible

In exploring the seminal works of Walt Whitman, the great American poet, many commentators have acknowledged the underlying influence of The King James Bible. However, a study has yet to elucidate the precise manner in which the Bible has shaped Whitman's poetic style. This is the deficit that...

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Main Author: Dobbs-Allsopp, F. W. (auth)
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Language:English
Published: Cambridge Open Book Publishers 2024
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