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In Walt We Trust: How a Queer Socialist Poet Can Save America from Itself,Used
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Life in the United States today is shot through with uncertainty: about our jobs, our mortgaged houses, our retirement accounts, our health, our marriages, and the future that awaits our children. For many, our lives, public and private, have come to feel like the discomfort and unease you experience the day or two before you get really sick. Our life is a scratchy throat. John Marsh offers an unlikely remedy for this widespread malaise: the poetry of Walt Whitman. Mired in personal and political depression, Marsh turned to Whitmanand it saved his life. In Walt We Trust: How a Queer Socialist Poet Can Save America from Itself is a book about how Walt Whitman can save Americas life, too.Marsh identifies four sources for our contemporary malaise (death, money, sex, democracy) and then looks to a particular Whitman poem for relief from it. He makes plain what, exactly, Whitman wrote and what he believed by showing how they emerged from Whitmans life and times, and by recreating the places and incidents (crossing Brooklyn ferry, visiting wounded soldiers in hospitals) that inspired Whitman to write the poems. Whitman, Marsh argues, can show us how to die, how to accept and even celebrate our (relatively speaking) imminent death. Just as important, though, he can show us how to live: how to have better sex, what to do about money, and, best of all, how to survive our fetid democracy without coming away stinking ourselves. The result is a mix of biography, literary criticism, manifesto, and a kind of selfhelp youre unlikely to encounter anywhere else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Walt We Trust'? A: 'In Walt We Trust' explores the contemporary malaise in American life and proposes that the poetry of Walt Whitman can offer solutions to issues like death, money, sex, and democracy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Marsh, who shares his personal journey and insights drawn from Whitman's poetry.
- Q: What type of book is 'In Walt We Trust'? A: 'In Walt We Trust' combines elements of biography, literary criticism, manifesto, and self-help, presenting a unique perspective on Whitman's work.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'In Walt We Trust' published? A: 'In Walt We Trust' was published on February 22, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of poetry? A: Yes, this book is particularly suited for poetry enthusiasts, especially those interested in Walt Whitman and its relevance to contemporary issues.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about Walt Whitman's life? A: John Marsh delves into Whitman's life experiences, showing how they influenced his poetry and the messages he conveyed.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding modern societal issues? A: Yes, 'In Walt We Trust' discusses pressing societal issues and offers insights on how Whitman's poetry may provide guidance.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, the book is labeled as an illustrated edition, potentially featuring visuals that complement the text.