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Walt Whitman
Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare. He was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse.
Known For | Writing |
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Most Rating | 3.078 |
Birthday | 1819-05-31 |
Place of Birth | West Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA |
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2024
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A Supermarket in Californi
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Carved to the beat verses of Allen Ginsberg and his eponymous poem, A Supermarket in California paints the most surreal contours of an America watched...
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2008
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Walt Whitman
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This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn...
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