Karsner's illuminating biography of Horace Traubel sheds new light on the life and work of this important American writer and literary figure. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, he explores Traubel's career as a writer, editor, and advocate for progressive causes. He also offers insights into Traubel's personal life, relationships, and intellectual influences. With a wealth of new information and a compelling narrative style, this book is an important contribution to the field of American literary studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.