Vintage gay

Posted on June 30, 2016 | 2 Comments
Walt Whitman pictured with his younger lover and muse, Peter Doyle circa 1869

Walt Whitman pictured with his younger lover and muse, Peter Doyle circa 1869

Keeping with the theme of prominent gay men from years past (last week I had a photo of Oscar Wilde and his lover), this week is a photo of Walt Whitman – one of America’s most celebrated poets and his muse and younger lover (he had a penchant for younger men), Peter Doyle.

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2 responses to “Vintage gay”

  1. Hunter's avatar Hunter | July 1, 2016 at 4:38 pm | Reply

    If you haven’t already, check out Whitman’s recently discovered “Manly Health and Training” guide. It’s posted online in various places. It’s def fun to dig thru.

    “To you, clerk, literary man, sedentary person, man of fortune, idler, the same advice,” he declared. “Up!”

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  2. Deedles's avatar Deedles | June 30, 2016 at 11:33 am | Reply

    I really enjoy these vintage photos. Everyone seems so sweet. Thanks for sharing.

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