The Times of Melville and Whitman

The dust jacket shows significant wear, with tears and chips along the edges. The hardcover binding remains intact, with no visible inscriptions or library markings. The pages are clean, and the text is clear, maintaining the book's readability and historical value.

"The Times of Melville and Whitman" by Van Wyck Brooks is a first edition published by E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc. in 1947. This hardcover volume explores the lives and times of two giants of American literature, Herman Melville and Walt Whitman, offering a detailed literary analysis and historical context of 19th-century America. Van Wyck Brooks, a noted literary critic, provides insightful commentary on the cultural and social influences that shaped the works of these iconic writers. This edition is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of American literary history, reflecting Brooks's esteemed position in literary criticism. The book remains a significant contribution to the understanding of Melville and Whitman's enduring impact on literature. The dust jacket is worn, with noticeable tears and chips, but the book itself is intact, making it a rare find for collectors.