FAQ About Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman was an influential American poet, essayist, and journalist, born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York. He is best known for his groundbreaking collection of poems, "Leaves of Grass," which introduced a new style of free verse poetry. Whitman's work celebrated nature, the individual, and the human spirit, capturing the ethos of 19th-century America. He is often regarded as a bridge between transcendentalism and realism and has had a profound impact on modern poetry.