FAQ About Walt Whitman
Did Walt Whitman write about the American Civil War?
Yes, Walt Whitman wrote extensively about the American Civil War, drawing from his experiences serving as a volunteer nurse for the Union Army. His observations during this time led to poignant works such as the collection "Drum-Taps," which reflects on the conflict's human cost and the struggle for national unity. Whitman's elegies for President Abraham Lincoln, including "O Captain! My Captain!" and "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," are among his most famous Civil War-related poems.
