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Walt Whitman (1819–1892) was a highly influential American poet essayist and journalist. He is considered one of the foremost poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated transcendentalism and realism. He is often called the father of free verse. His major poetry collection Leaves of Grass was first published in 1855. Whitman worked in hospitals during the Civil War. His poetry often focused on loss and healing. His influence on poetry remains strong.
