Famous Authors: The Life and Work of Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass author Walt Whitman remains the poet considered preeminent with respect to articulating American transcendentalism in verse. This fascinating documentary offers a profile of the 19th-century poet, journalist, and humanist, reviewing the vastly influential Whitman's life and the works that secured his place in the pantheon of the world's greatest artists. 30 min. Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.