Strict, Straight Notions of Literary Propriety: Thomas Wentworth Higginson's Gradual Unbending to Walt Whitman

Scott Giantvalley

doi:10.13008/2153-3695.1149

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Strict, Straight Notions of Literary Propriety: Thomas Wentworth Higginson's Gradual Unbending to Walt Whitman

Abstract

Traces Thomas Wentworth Higginson's gradual evolution from enemy and detractor of Whitman's poetry to seemingly enthusiastic supporter of at least some of Whitman's work; analyzes extracts from Higginson's correspondence regarding Whitman and proposes reasons for the critic's change of heart.

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How to Cite: Giantvalley, S. (1987) “Strict, Straight Notions of Literary Propriety: Thomas Wentworth Higginson's Gradual Unbending to Walt Whitman”, Walt Whitman Quarterly Review. 4(4). doi: https://doi.org/10.13008/2153-3695.1149