Horace Traubel: His Life And Work (1919)

Horace Traubel: His Life and Work is a biographical book written by David Karsner and published in 1919. The book tells the story of Horace Traubel, an American writer, poet, and publisher who was best known for his association with the poet Walt Whitman. Traubel was a close friend and literary executor of Whitman and played a key role in preserving and promoting his work.The book provides a detailed account of Traubel's life, from his childhood in Camden, New Jersey, to his early career as a journalist and his later involvement in the literary world. It explores his relationship with Whitman, including his role in editing and publishing the poet's work, as well as his own literary output.Karsner draws on a range of sources to paint a comprehensive picture of Traubel's life and work, including personal letters, diaries, and interviews with those who knew him. He also provides insights into the cultural and literary scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in which Traubel played an important role.Overall, Horace Traubel: His Life and Work is a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American literary history, and provides a valuable insight into the life and work of Walt Whitman, one of America's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.