Two Lamarckians: Walt Whitman and Edward Carpenter

Harry Gershenowitz

doi:10.13008/2153-3695.1060

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Two Lamarckians: Walt Whitman and Edward Carpenter

Abstract

Summarizes the work of French evolutionist Jean Lamarck (1744-1829) and demonstrates how his evolutionary theories--favored by Whitman over those of Darwin--informs Whitman's poetry and thought.

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How to Cite: Gershenowitz, H. (1984) “Two Lamarckians: Walt Whitman and Edward Carpenter”, Walt Whitman Quarterly Review. 2(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.13008/2153-3695.1060