Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an influential American poet, essayist, and journalist, best known for his groundbreaking collection 'Leaves of Grass.' His work celebrated the individual, nature, and the human spirit, and he is often regarded as one of the most significant poets in American literature. Whitman's writings, characterized by free verse and an embrace of the self, reflected the complexities of the American experience, making him a key figure in the transition to modern poetry.
Born on May 31, 1819 (205 years old)
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Walt Whitman inspired Bram Stoker with his poetry, leading to a lasting correspondence between the two.
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Walt Whitman wrote about the forces in the USA that threatened to undermine the promise of democracy.
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Walt Whitman was an American poet whose work celebrated the individual and the human spirit.
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Gustavo Petro admires Walt Whitman's humanistic poetry.
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