
The Modern Scholar
Walt Whitman and the Birth of Modern American Poetry
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Narrated by:
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Karen Karbiener
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By:
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Karen Karbiener
Passionate democracy is what Whitman called his invention, and like the inventions of Edison, it would transform not only the practices of its field but also the larger dimensions of American life. Whitman named what it was to be American, he catalogued and indexed and sang and scribed it, and his influence on his contemporaries and his descendants transcends the boundaries of poetry and becomes, in many ways, the story of young America.
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Great lecture!
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fantastic for Whitman and beyond
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Such an Exciting and Energizing Lecture
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An excellent class
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Professor Karbiener has obviously great knowledge of and enthusiasm for her poet. It's clear from the beginning that the study of Walt Whitman's life, work and influence could fill several semesters. In this 8 hour treatment, she gives us history, an overview of the work, and a clear feeling for the many ways Whitman has left his mark on American art and culture since his death in 1892.
Every American can be inspired by this life and poetry. Whitman still stands for the very best that we can be - brave, accepting of the new and the strange and different, and full of energy and enthusiasm for the future!
This course is way better than a week at a spa.
Ahead of His Time; And Maybe Even Ours
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Modern Scholar to be better than the print version?
Professor Karbiener is absolutely captivating. Previously, I've been a (very) casual Whitman reader. Dr. Karbiener's enthusiasm and eloquence has made me want to unfold and behold all things Whitman. I've listened to several lectures in the Modern Scholar series and have enjoyed them all. This, in my opinion, is the best of what I've heard so far.As a side note, Dr. Karbiener's voice is a joy to hear.
Simply Brilliant!
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