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 …

Nov 14, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Jun 30, 2025 · 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 …

A 19th-century poet, essayist and journalist, Walt Whitman stands as one of the most influential poets in American literature, and one of the first to gain international recognition.