Title
Oh Captain, My Captain 1865
Caption
Walt Whitman wrote the poem after Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Repeated metaphorical reference is made to this issue throughout the verse. The "ship" spoken of is intended to represent the United States of America, while its "fearful trip" recalls the troubles of the American Civil War. The titular "Captain" is Lincoln himself, It is illustrated by a movie poster from "Birth of a Nation". which shows John Wilkes Booth just having shot President Lincoln and making his escape.
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group
Reference
UMG20A44_061
Model release
Non
Property release
Non
License type
Droits gérés
Available size
17.2Mo (659.4Ko) / 16.9cm x 25.4cm / 2000 x 3000 (300dpi)