DeCasseres on the “orgy” of Walt Whitman’s funeral in the Mercure de France

The following letter was published in the June 1, 1913 edition of Mercure de France. A new English translation precedes a transcription of the French that was published. About Walt Whitman New York, May 8, 1913 To Mr. Alfred Vallette, Dear Sir, All honor to Stuart Merrill for his glorious defense of Walt Whitman! We, Continue reading DeCasseres on the orgy of Walt Whitman s funeral in the Mercure…