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Now the Drum of War By Robert Roper

Now the Drum of War

Walt Whitman and His Brothers in the Civil War

by Robert Roper

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Now the Drum of War

In 1865, Whitman published Drum Taps, a collection of poems that defined the Civil War for every generation that followed. But it’s very likely that his wartime poetry and prose wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for Walt’s brother George, a Union solder in the 51st New York. After George was wounded at Fredericksburg, Walt traveled to Washington D.C. and then stayed on as a volunteer nurse in the Capital’s Army hospitals where he was inspired to write some of the greatest poetry of the 19th century. Through letters, diaries and recollections of the Whitman family and soldiers of the 51st New York, Robert Roper’s Now the Drum of War takes readers on a Civil War odyssey, from Brooklyn to the battlefront in Virginia and Maryland.

Softcover: 432 pages

Publisher: Walker & Company ( November 01, 2008 )

Item #: 83-7155

ISBN: 9781615232529

Product Dimensions: 6.125 x 9.25 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 18.0 ounces

THUMBS UP
October 03, 2009

I've always loved Whitman--used to teach AmLit and his War poems, so I was looking forward to reading this book--I was not disappointed--it covers more than his brothers' experiences and includes their upbringing--I feel that I understand his poetry better now!!!!!SO if you like Whitman's poetry, you should read this book.

Reviewer: Martha K

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