Democratic Vistas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428626355)

Democratic Vistas is a collection of essays written by Walt Whitman, one of America's most celebrated poets. Originally published in 1871, the book explores the role of democracy in American society and culture. Whitman argues that democracy is not just a political system, but a way of life that encompasses all aspects of society, including art, literature, and religion. He also discusses the challenges facing democracy in America, such as the rise of materialism and the erosion of individual freedoms. Throughout the book, Whitman emphasizes the importance of individualism and the need for citizens to actively participate in the democratic process. Democratic Vistas is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of American democracy that remains relevant today.Whitman, The Poet And The Potential Seer, Comprehended The Conflicting Purposes Of His Age. He Witnessed And Understood The Elemental Men Who Had Risen To Tame The Land And Harness Is Material Resources. First Published In 1871, In Wash. D. C. Is A Combined Religious Catechism, And A Practical Manual Of Instruction For The Rapidly Expanding Democracy Of A New World. Scholarly Use.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walt Whitman
ISBN-10: 1428626352
ISBN-13: 9781428626355
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2006
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d