Word: walt
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Brooklyn Eagle Gannett comes into possession not only of a printing plant but also of a fine tradition. Although the circulation of the Eagle is relatively small -around 80,000- and does not conflict with that of the Manhattan dailies, its editorial influence has been considerable for many decades. Walt Whitman wrote editorials for the Eagle in 1846-48; among its editors and critics have been many great names. Most recently, Dr. St. Clair McKelway, editor-in-chief up to his death in 1915, brought distinction to the paper...
They heard a symphony which has for its scope the story of the development of America, the definition of its powers. "O America, because you build for mankind, I build for you." Thus did Composer Bloch quote from Walt Whitman on the flyleaf of his score. Then for the first movement, under the head "1620," come sound pictures of colonial days, of Indians hearing the mournful call of death, of pilgrims arriving jubilantly in answer to the first loud, clear call of America (the theme is easily marked as the outstanding one in the anthem). Dark days come...
...WALT WHITMAN'S WORKSHOP...
Recent study of Walt Whitman manuscripts has disclosed a number of significant unpublished documents, portions of which are presented in this book to afford opportunity for a firsthand study of Whitman's ideas and working methods. The introduction and notes aim to throw light upon the history and interpretation of the material but not to interfere in any way with allowing Whitman to speak for himself...
...Walt Whitman's Workshop...