Walt Whitman (1819-1892) is best known for his famous collection of poems Leaves of Grass, which is considered one of the central volumes in the history of world poetry.
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One of the great innovative figures in American letters, Walt Whitman created a daring new kind of poetry that became a major force in world literature. His poems have been woven into the very fabric of the American character and have continued to provide... SEE MORE