How Phrenology Queered Language: Walt Whitman and the Evolving Lexicon of Love
This essay is adapted from Traversal and continues the story of the making of Leaves of Grass. With Leaves of Grass already printed — by a Brooklyn friend, at the poet’s own expense — W…
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The essay explores how Walt Whitman's work, particularly 'Leaves of Grass', reflects the evolving language of love through the lens of phrenology. It highlights the intersection of language, identity, and societal norms in Whitman's poetry.
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