Baled Hay: A Drier Book than Walt Whitman's "Leaves o' Grass"

In "Baled Hay: A Drier Book than Walt Whitman's 'Leaves o' Grass,'" Bill Nye employs his trademark wit and comedic insight to explore the simple yet profound aspects of agrarian life in America. The text, blending anecdotes with insightful commentary, constructs a rural tapestry that challenges the pastoral ideals often glorified in literature. Nye's prose, while humorous, contains an undercurrent...