Horace Logo Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, magazine publisher, and writer, best known as Walt Whitman’s biographer and literary executor. His works on social justice, literature, and Whitman’s philosophy made him a key figure in progressive thought and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Born in Camden, New Jersey, Traubel worked as a printer, lithographer, and journalist before dedicating himself to literary and political activism. A close companion of Whitman, he transcribed their conversations into the nine-volume With Walt Whitman in Camden (1906–96,) documenting Whitman’s final years.
Traubel founded and edited The Conservator (1890–1919,) a monthly magazine promoting Whitman’s ideals, socialism, and artistic expression. He also co-edited The Artsman (1903–07,) supporting the Arts and Crafts movement.
His poetry collections include Chants Communal (1904,) Optimos (1910,) and Collects (1915,) reflecting his humanist and socialist beliefs. His essays and editorials appeared in The Worker and The New York Call, advocating labor rights and democratic ideals.
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If the world is cold, make it your business to build fires.
—Horace Traubel
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