- 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 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 His aim was to transcend traditional epics and to eschew normal aesthetic form
- Walt Whitman | The Poetry Foundation
Walt Whitman is America’s world poet—a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare In Leaves of Grass (1855, 1891-2), he celebrated democracy, nature, love, and friendship
- Biography - Whitman Archive
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: Voice of American Poetry - Poem Analysis
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
- Walt Whitman - World History Encyclopedia
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American journalist and poet, best known for his collection of poems entitled Leaves of Grass, first published in 1855
- Walt Whitman Poet - Biography, Age, America, Married, Children
Explore the life of Walt Whitman, a pioneering poet known for his works, marriage, and children Discover his impact on American literature
- Research Guides: Walt Whitman: A Resource Guide: Introduction
American poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892) revolutionized modern poetry with the publication of Leaves of Grass in 1855 Explore this guide to learn about Whitman materials available on the Library's website and in its physical collections
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