Walt Whitman
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American poet, essayist and journalist
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Why Is Walt Whitman Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Walter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American history. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
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What Are Walt Whitman's Academic Contributions?
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