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Walt Whitman (1819-1892)was a poet, a school teacher, and an American. Born on Long Island and raised in Brooklyn, he received little formal education. His poetry often rejects traditional rhymes, meters, and themes in favor of free verse reflecting democratic egalitarianism and personal liberty. His major work, ''Leaves of Grass'', was originally self-published, and was criticized for perceived amoral and homoerotic aspects. Only in later years did his powerful writing style and American themes win Whitman the admiration of the literary community. | Walt Whitman (1819-1892)was a poet, a school teacher, and an American. Born on Long Island and raised in Brooklyn, he received little formal education. His poetry often rejects traditional rhymes, meters, and themes in favor of free verse reflecting democratic egalitarianism and personal liberty. His major work, ''Leaves of Grass'', was originally self-published, and was criticized for perceived amoral and homoerotic aspects. Only in later years did his powerful writing style and American themes win Whitman the admiration of the literary community. | ||
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Revision as of 04:33, April 15, 2007
Walt Whitman (1819-1892)was a poet, a school teacher, and an American. Born on Long Island and raised in Brooklyn, he received little formal education. His poetry often rejects traditional rhymes, meters, and themes in favor of free verse reflecting democratic egalitarianism and personal liberty. His major work, Leaves of Grass, was originally self-published, and was criticized for perceived amoral and homoerotic aspects. Only in later years did his powerful writing style and American themes win Whitman the admiration of the literary community.