Walt Whitman and the Quaker Woman

Christina Davey

doi:10.13008/2153-3695.1596

Essays

Walt Whitman and the Quaker Woman

Abstract

Examines "Whitman's poetic depictions of women in light of his knowledge of Quaker women and Quaker influences on his spirituality" and argues that the Quaker understanding of "passivity" helps to resolve critical confusion surrounding Whitman's portrayal of women.

Keywords:

How to Cite: Davey, C. (1998) “Walt Whitman and the Quaker Woman”, Walt Whitman Quarterly Review. 16(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.13008/2153-3695.1596