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Apr 2, 2014 · Considered one of America's most influential poets, Walt Whitman aimed to transcend traditional epics and eschew normal aesthetic form to mirror the potential freedoms to be found in America.
Born on May 31, 1819, Walt Whitman is the author of Leaves of Grass and, along with Emily Dickinson, is considered one of the architects of a uniquely American poetic voice.
Walt Whitman is known primarily for Leaves of Grass, though it is actually more than one book. During Whitman’s lifetime it went through nine editions, each with its own distinct virtues and faults. Whitman compared the finished book to a cathedral long under construction, and on another occasion to a tree, with its cumulative rings of growth.
Walt Whitman is born to Louisa and Walter Whitman in Huntington Township on Long Island, New York. He is the second of eight surviving children. His father will struggle to support the family...
Walt Whitman, arguably America's most influential and innovative poet, was born into a working class family in West Hills on Long Island, on May 31, 1819, just thirty years after George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the newly formed United States.
Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist known for his unconventional style of writing. His works have been celebrated for their boldness, honesty, and emotional depth, making him one of the most influential poets in American literature. Poet PDF Guide Poems Quotes Cite.
Whitman Archive. Published Writings. U.S. Editions of Leaves of Grass. Other Books. Periodicals. Translations. Index of Works. Literary Manuscripts. Integrated Catalog.
