Drum-Taps

What does war sound like in the human soul?First published in 1865, Drum-Taps by Walt Whitman is a moving collection of poems inspired by the American Civil War. Written by a poet who served as a volunteer nurse to wounded soldiers, these poems capture the rhythms of marching armies, the pain of loss, and the quiet dignity of sacrifice. Whitman's powerful free verse brings readers close to the l...