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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Born in 1819, Walt Whitman was a legendary American poet who spoke his mind. In 1855, he self-published his collection Leaves of Grass; the book is now a landmark in American literature. Continuing to produce new editions of Leaves of Grass along with ori... SEE MORE