Walt Whitman
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Über Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman (1819.1892) is widely recognized as one of the most influential poets in American literature and a central figure in the emergence of modern poetry. Born on Long Island, Whitman worked as a journalist, printer, and teacher before publishing Leaves of Grass, a collection that revolutionized English-language poetry with its free verse and expansive vision of democracy, nature, and human experience. Whitman became known as the bard of democracy, celebrating individual freedom, the beauty of the human body, and the diversity of American life. His poetry, both lyrical and epic, is marked by a vital energy, an openness to others, and a celebration of the human condition in all its forms. His work deeply influenced American and global literature, inspiring generations of writers and thinkers. Whitman legacy endures as a reference for those interested in American poetry, modernity, and humanism. His writings, translated into many languages, continue to resonate with readers seeking to understand freedom, individuality, and the power of poetry to transform the world.