Leaves of Grass - Whitman, Walt
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Leaves of Grass is the magnum opus by American poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892), each poem of which representing the celebration of life and humanity. Whitman spent most of his life writing and rewriting Leaves of Grass, revising it multiple times, which resulted in different editions. The book is notable for how it addresses sensual pleasures in a time when such candid displays were seen as immoral. It was highly controversial for its explicit sexual imagery. However, over the years this work entered popular culture and was recognized as one of the main ones of American poetry.

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Leaves of Grass is the magnum opus by American poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892), each poem of which representing the celebration of life and humanity. Whitman spent most of his life writing and rewriting Leaves of Grass, revising it multiple times, which resulted in different editions. The book is notable for how it addresses sensual pleasures in a time when such candid displays were seen as immoral. It was highly controversial for its explicit sexual imagery. However, over the years this work entered popular culture and was recognized as one of the main ones of American poetry.
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Walt Whitman was an American poet, journalist, and essayist, born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York. He is best known for his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which he published in 1855. This collection is considered a masterpiece of American literature and is known for its bold, free verse style and celebration of nature, democracy, and the common man.Whitman grew up in a large family and had limited formal education, but he was an avid reader and taught himself a variety of skills, including typesetting and printing. He began his career as a journalist and worked for a number of newspapers throughout his life. During the Civil War, he volunteered as a nurse and saw firsthand the suffering of soldiers. This experience influenced his later writing, and he became known for his compassionate and empathetic portrayal of humanity in his work.In addition to his work as a writer, Walt Whitman was also a social and political activist. He was an advocate for women's rights, abolitionism, and the rights of workers. His writing often addressed these issues directly and he was known for his progressive views. Whitman believed in the power of literature to effect social change and he used his writing to promote the idea of a more democratic and egalitarian society. His poetry and essays continue to inspire and influence readers today, making him an enduring figure in American literary and cultural history.Whitman's writing was often controversial in his time, but it has had a lasting impact on American literature and culture. His work influenced many writers, including Langston Hughes and Allen Ginsberg, and his celebration of the individual and the natural world continue to resonate with readers today. Whitman died on March 26, 1892, in Camden, New Jersey, but his legacy as a pioneering figure in American literature endures.