The Wound Dresser by Walt Whitman
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"The Wound Dresser" by Walt Whitman is a collection of letters written from military hospitals in Washington during the Civil War, likely penned in the mid-19th century. The letters reflect the poignant experiences of the author as he tends to the sick and wounded soldiers, capturing the depths of human suffering and compassion in a time of conflict. Through his observations and reflections, Whitman provides insight into the harsh realities of wartime
medical care, illustrating the emotional and physical struggles faced by both the patients and caregivers. At the start of the work, Whitman introduces readers to the overwhelming atmosphere of military hospitals, emphasizing their immense capacity and the sheer number of wounded soldiers. He vividly describes the scenes he encounters—including calamities of war, the dire conditions of the convalescent soldiers, and the attentive role he assumes as an informal volunteer, offering comfort, supplies, and companionship. Through anecdotes about individual soldiers and their plights, even detailing one soldier's painful journey of illness, the opening portrays a heartfelt commitment to humanity amid the despair of warfare, setting a tone of empathy and resilience that resonates throughout the entire collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bucke, Richard Maurice, 1837-1902 |
| LoC No. | 43036911 |
| Title |
The Wound Dresser A Series of Letters Written from the Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals |
| Subject | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor, 1795-1873 |
| Subject | Poets, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Mothers -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35725 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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