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Walt Whitman
(1819-1892)
American poet, essayist and journalist
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Walt Whitman (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, 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. His work was controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sensuality. Whitman's own life came under scrutiny for his presumed homosexuality.

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Born Walter Whitman
31 May 1819
West Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA
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26 March 1892 (aged 72)
Camden, New Jersey, USA
Zodiac Gemini
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