Lincoln: The Biography of a Writer

From Publishers Weekly

In this intriguing biography, English professor and literary biographer Kaplan (The Singular Mark Twain) analyzes Abraham Lincoln's writings, from the great civic anthems of his presidency to love letters, legal briefs, poems and notebook jottings, and finds a first-rate literary talent—a master storyteller with an earthy wit, sharp logic and an ear for poetic phrasing.

Barack Obama was seen reading this - so I picked it up. Perhaps it's his introduction to bringing us back to a world where intelligence and articulate speech was the norm? I hope so - this was a fascinating read.