Walt Whitman's Songs of Male Intimacy and Love: Live Oak, with Moss and Calamus

Featuring Whitman's handwritten manuscript of the twelve "Live oak, with moss" poems alongside their printed transcription, this volume provides a unique glimpse into his creative process. It also includes a facsimile of the original "Calamus" poems from the 1860-61 edition of Leaves of Grass and a reprint of their final version from the 1881 edition. This collection highlights the evolution of Whitman's work and offers insights into his poetic development.