Tag Archives: Optimism

Too lovingly extravagant?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by James Hess

On a first read, I found myself repulsed by E. A. Robinson’s poem “Walt Whitman.” Bursting with hopeful sentimentality and warm, fuzzy emotions, his tribute poem felt  a bit overdone, to say the least. Then though, I stepped back for … Continue reading →

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Whitman and Nachos: A Skeptical Moment

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jared S.

This post is not about Mr. Nguyen’s biographical essay on Whitman. I just thought it was funny. Some parts have been obscured to protect the innocent. I don’t think it would be unfair to call Whitman an optimist. When I … Continue reading →

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