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Walt Whitman and Mrs. G.

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Explores in detail the life of Anne Gilchrist, especially in relation to her correspondence and encounters with Whitman; reprints images of Whitman and Gilchrist from paintings by Herbert Gilchrist; concludes that "(Whitman's) relationship with Mrs. G (…) was one of the most enduring and all-nurturing relationships that he ever experienced with any woman."

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How to Cite: Alcaro, M. W. (1989) “Walt Whitman and Mrs. G.”, Walt Whitman Quarterly Review. 6(4). doi: https://doi.org/10.13008/2153-3695.1222