Walt Whitman

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Was Walt Whitman's work criticized for any specific reasons? Walt Whitman
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Was Walt Whitman's work criticized for any specific reasons?

Walt Whitman's work was criticized for its explicit depictions of the body and sexuality, which were considered controversial and scandalous in the Victorian era. His departure from traditional poetic structures and use of free verse also drew criticism from proponents of more conventional forms.