ladyofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent historical references, good artwork and included two poems by Walt Whitman. 5 ⭐!
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting examination of the poet's admiration for the president. Unfortunate background choices sometimes made reading the text very difficult.
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
5.0
This would be fantastic in a history or English class paired with other works by Whitman and lessons on President Lincoln.
epiphanylord's review against another edition
5.0
This here might just be my most favorite poem I've ever read.
ashly524's review against another edition
5.0
O Captain, My Captain teaches the dark parts of the civil war from Walt Whitman’s perspective and how he found his call to help the soldiers. Lines of Whitman’s poetry are sprinkled throughout along with his admiration for President Lincoln. The is a great book for middle grade to learn a different perspective of the Civil War.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
A dark story of war, slavery, and death shot through with a glowing thread of idealism and service. After recently reading both [b:Live Oak, with Moss|41104117|Live Oak, with Moss|Walt Whitman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535194633l/41104117._SX50_.jpg|64218616] and [b:The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of an Extraordinary Life|39946133|The Life of Frederick Douglass A Graphic Narrative of an Extraordinary Life|David F. Walker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1534055503l/39946133._SX50_.jpg|61845377] I feel somewhat steeped in this war-torn time period. Thinking about all of these extraordinary ordinary men - Douglass, Whitman, and Lincoln - is overwhelming. There was so much tragedy, and of course, so much good being done.
This story looks at Whitman's role during the U.S. Civil War. He never picked up a weapon, but offered comfort and humanity to the injured and dying. This is typically a role associated with feminine sensibilities, but here it is celebrated as the compassionate service it was. And truly, Whitman is portrayed as profoundly empathetic toward the soldiers as well as toward Lincoln, whom he never seemed to meet but nonetheless felt a great connection. After Lincoln's assassination, Whitman steps up as the nation's mourner-in-chief. This story inspired me to download [b:Leaves of Grass|27494|Leaves of Grass|Walt Whitman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1418012204l/27494._SX50_.jpg|28117], and we'll see if how it goes.
The illustrations have a depth and darkness that manages to convey both the horrors of war (and nineteenth century medicine) as well as the soft empathy of Whitman. They really are beautiful.
Michigan author.
This story looks at Whitman's role during the U.S. Civil War. He never picked up a weapon, but offered comfort and humanity to the injured and dying. This is typically a role associated with feminine sensibilities, but here it is celebrated as the compassionate service it was. And truly, Whitman is portrayed as profoundly empathetic toward the soldiers as well as toward Lincoln, whom he never seemed to meet but nonetheless felt a great connection. After Lincoln's assassination, Whitman steps up as the nation's mourner-in-chief. This story inspired me to download [b:Leaves of Grass|27494|Leaves of Grass|Walt Whitman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1418012204l/27494._SX50_.jpg|28117], and we'll see if how it goes.
The illustrations have a depth and darkness that manages to convey both the horrors of war (and nineteenth century medicine) as well as the soft empathy of Whitman. They really are beautiful.
Michigan author.
emilyjmasters's review against another edition
5.0
Could be an elem or MS read- pretty graphic on the horrors of war, but honestly that's probably something we need to be reminded of when faced with pro-war propaganda everywhere we turn. I love that it didn't shy away from the fact that the Civil War was fought because some states wanted to keep other humans as slaves, and it also mentioned that Whitman and Lincoln both held racist views. An excellent read with striking prose that I enjoyed- a great introduction to classic lit for younger readers.
csd17's review against another edition
4.0
My hipster English professor always preached a hippy Whitman. This period, and his letters, were passed over in a sentence in our class. I like this Whitman better. Not that he wasn't ahead of his time in some ways. But there's more to him than just that.
This book bowled me over. The grim, shadowy, sometimes symbolically expressive illustrations combined with the text and bleakness of our political landscape right now... it was a powerful combination. And the melodramatic Dead Poets Society doesn't hurt.
This book bowled me over. The grim, shadowy, sometimes symbolically expressive illustrations combined with the text and bleakness of our political landscape right now... it was a powerful combination. And the melodramatic Dead Poets Society doesn't hurt.
emilyjmasters's review
5.0
Could be an elem or MS read- pretty graphic on the horrors of war, but honestly that's probably something we need to be reminded of when faced with pro-war propaganda everywhere we turn. I love that it didn't shy away from the fact that the Civil War was fought because some states wanted to keep other humans as slaves, and it also mentioned that Whitman and Lincoln both held racist views. An excellent read with striking prose that I enjoyed- a great introduction to classic lit for younger readers.
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