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""I celebrate myself, and I sing myself, / And what I assume you shall assume . . ."" Discover these words and more in this exploration of the life and work of 19th-century American poet Walt Whitman, whose poetry and prose are known for their passionate celebration of American life and their direct, speechlike style. High school readers will be inspired and develop a newfound appreciation for verse through this biographical nonfiction title. Includes full poems and excerpts from the writer's most famous literary works, such as ""Song of Myself,"" as well as captivating images and an index.

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Nancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She now lives in Saint Paul and has written more than 140 children's books. She has two adult children and a cat who sometimes nips at her knees under the table as she writes.

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