Song of the open road
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, New York, US, and he died on 26 March 1892 in Camden, New Jersey, US, at the age of 72.
A poet, essayist, and journalist, Whitman was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. He is among the most influential poets in the US canon, often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in its time, particularly Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sensuality.
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