In Search of Walt Whitman
Season 1
This engaging film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. This documentary brings to life many of Whitman's most famous poems.
2 Episodes
- Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)
E2Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)The poet moves to Washington to care for injured Civil War soldiers but is disillusioned by the Gilded Age after the war. He recovers from a debilitating stroke to live out his days in Camden NJ, where he continues to write poetry.
