FAQ About Ralph Waldo Emerson
How did Emerson's work influence Walt Whitman?
Ralph Waldo Emerson's work, particularly his emphasis on individualism and self-expression, had a profound influence on Walt Whitman. Emerson's ideas encouraged Whitman to develop his own style of writing, characterized by free verse and a celebration of the individual spirit. Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" reflects Emersonian themes, and Whitman considered Emerson as a kind of literary mentor.
