Long before today's modern use of the term wellness, Walt Whitman, widely considered to be one of America's greatest poets, extolled the virtues of self-care and the mind-body connection. In a series of thirteen newspaper installments, written in 1858 for The New York Atlas under the pseudonym Mose Velsor-unearthed more than 150 years later by a University of Houston graduate student-Whitman adopted the role of advice columnist. Velsor dispensed tips on "manly" health issues, including alcohol use, depression, diet, exercise, physical beauty, sex, socialization, and a host of other subjects. This volume juxtaposes excerpts of Whitman's well-known verse with his lesser-known prose, offering unique and fascinating insights into one of America's most beloved poets.
| ISBN: | 9780486850771 |
| Publication date: | 26th May 2023 |
| Author: | Walt Whitman |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Genres: |
Self Help and Personal Development |