Walt Whitman - Wikipedia Walter Whitman Jr ( ˈhwɪtmən ; May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature and world literature
Walt Whitman | Biography, Poems, Leaves of Grass, Facts - Britannica Walt Whitman (born May 31, 1819, West Hills, Long Island, New York, U S —died March 26, 1892, Camden, New Jersey) was an American poet, journalist, and essayist whose verse collection Leaves of Grass, first published in 1855, is a landmark in the history of American literature
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Whitman Archive We are pleased to announce the publication of nearly 800 newspaper editorials, likely authored by Whitman, that appeared in the Brooklyn Daily Times in the late 1850s
10 of the Best Walt Whitman Poems Everyone Should Read Walt Whitman (1819-92), with his innovative free verse and celebration of the American landscape, made his poetry a sort of literary declaration of independence, seeking to move away from the literary tradition associated with the Old World and forge a new, distinctly American literature
Walt Whitman Poet - Biography, Age, America, Married, Children Walt Whitman, known as the 'Bard of Democracy', revolutionized poetry with his collection Leaves of Grass His life's work reflects the struggles and triumphs of the American spirit Who is Walt Whitman?
Walt Whitman Regarded as one of America's greatest poets, Walt Whitman joins the ranks of Dante, Shakespeare, Virgil, and Homer in terms of artistry and exceptional skill in the written words One of Whitman's finest works - Leaves of Grass, published in 1855, featured various themes including friendship, nature, democracy, and love
Top 10 Walt Whitman Poems You Must Read: A Detailed Analysis Walt Whitman stands as a towering figure in American literature, celebrated for his groundbreaking approach to poetry and his ability to capture the spirit of a young, evolving nation Known as the “ bard of democracy,” Whitman broke away from traditional poetic structures, employing free verse to create a voice that was uniquely his own
Walt Whitman at 200 - Poetry Foundation Though not widely known or celebrated in his lifetime, Walt Whitman (1819–1892) is often thought of now as the United States’ great poet-philosopher and poet of the people—a humanitarian, a poetic genius, and a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare