Walt Whitman
Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare. He was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse.
- Title: Walt Whitman
- Popularity: 2.964
- Known For: Writing
- Birthday: 1819-05-31
- Place of Birth: West Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA
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