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.

Gender:

Nam

Birthday:

31 thg 5, 1819

Death:

26 thg 3, 1892

Place of birth:

West Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA