Author Archives: Kiwanee

Walt Whitman, in his most notable and acclaimed works, explores the dynamics of a multi-faceted identity, wades through the complexities of crisis and recovery, and strolls through the beauty of the American frontier while indulging himself in transcendence. He seeks not … Continue reading →

So I am trying to get a head start on my final paper for this course and I’m trying to generate ideas on how I believe Langston Hughes acts as an extension of this umbrella that Whitman embodies as a … Continue reading →

As objectivist author George Oppen was introduced in class on Tuesday,a few students viewed him as distant, accomplishing the complete opposite of what objectivism sought to accomplish… confusion and abstraction. I would like to introduce you all to one of … Continue reading →

So I’m flipping through this book, Visiting Walt, taking a scroll alongside the Great Whitman through the eyes of other poets. As I flip through the pages I see memorials honoring his life, others attempting to define his life and … Continue reading →

“I act as the tongue of you… tied in your mouth . . . . in mine it begins to be loosened.” — Walt Whitman I want to respond to the quote by Roy Harvey Pearce that introduces the W … Continue reading →