Drum-taps
Walt Whitman
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Drum-taps
by Walt Whitman
Published
2016
Publisher
Liese. Outside The Box, Andreas
Pages
78
ISBN-13
9783958645950
Description
"Walt Whitman worked as a nurse in an army hospital during the Civil War and published Drum-Taps, his war poems, as the war was coming to an end. Later, the book came out in an expanded form, including 'When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd,' Whitman's passionate elegy for Lincoln. The most moving and enduring poetry to emerge from America's most tragic conflict, Drum-Taps also helped to create a new, modern poetry of war, a poetry not just of patriotic exhortation but of somber witness. Drum-Taps is thus a central work not only of the Civil War but of our war-torn times. But Drum-Taps as readers know it from Leaves of Grass is different from the work of 1865. Whitman cut and reorganized the book, reducing its breadth of feeling and raw immediacy. This edition, the first to present the book in its original form since its initial publication 150 years ago, is a revelation, allowing one of Whitman's greatest achievements to appear again in all its troubling glory"--Page [4] of cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Drum-taps?
This edition of Drum-taps has approximately 78 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Drum-taps?
For most readers, Drum-taps typically takes between 1h 38m and 1h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 19,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 19,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Drum-taps?
The estimated word count for Drum-taps is approximately 19,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Drum-taps?
Drum-taps was written by Walt Whitman.
When was Drum-taps published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.