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Walt Whitman: A Life (Perennial Classics)
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From the record on file, Walt Whitman: A Life (Perennial Classics) by Justin Kaplan reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2003 • Harpercollins • 429 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2003 • Harpercollins • 429 pages • ISBN 9780060535117.
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Steady commitment. Best for readers ready to spend more time with it.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Deep dive.
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