Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman was born on May 31,1819 and died on March 26 1892. He was an amercian poet, but also specialized in other aspects, such as humanities, writing essays and also a journalist. Walt Whitman is usually labeled as homosexual or bisexual by biographers, as his sexuality is often discussed alongside his poetry.

Walt Whitman was born on Long Island. He is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. In addition to his poetry, he also worked as a journalist, a teacher, a government clerk, and a volunteer nurse during the American Civil War.

Three poems by him:

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/walt_whitman/poems/17463

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/walt_whitman/poems/17465

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/walt_whitman/poems/17466