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Authors

Christina Davey

Abstract

Examines "Whitman's poetic depictions of women in light of his knowledge of Quaker women and Quaker influences on his spirituality" and argues that the Quaker understanding of "passivity" helps to resolve critical confusion surrounding Whitman's portrayal of women.

Rights

Copyright © 1998 by The University of Iowa.

Season

Summer



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