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Walt Whitman: A Resource Guide

Selected Bibliography

The Library of Congress holds numerous biographies of Whitman and critical studies of his work in its collections. A selected bibliography of these works appears below. To locate additional books about Whitman in the Library's physical collection search our online catalog. The major Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH) for Whitman is:

Other major subject headings under which works about Whitman can be found include:

If you need assistance locating books and other resources related to Whitman, please contact the Library through its Ask a Librarian service.

Selected Biographical and Critical Studies

For Younger Readers