Walter Whitman Jr. (/ ˈhwɪtmən /; May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels. He is considered one of the most influential …

At Whitman, you can publish in student newspapers and magazines, connect with visiting writers, throw down in the slam poetry club or write for Whitman’s One Act Play Festival.

Nov 14, 2025 · Walt Whitman was an American poet, journalist and essayist whose verse collection Leaves of Grass, first published in 1855, is a landmark in the history of American …

Walt Whitman is America’s world poet—a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare. In Leaves of Grass (1855, 1891-2), he celebrated democracy, nature, love, and …

Walt Whitman, arguably America's most influential and innovative poet, was born into a working class family in West Hills on Long Island, on May 31, 1819, just thirty years after George …

Feb 16, 2025 · Explore the life of Walt Whitman, a pioneering poet known for his works, marriage, and children. Discover his impact on American literature.

By the end of his life, Whitman had become the first American poet to achieve international acclaim. Today his poetry is available in every major language and continues to inspire people …

Walt Whitman - Born on May 31, 1819, Walt Whitman is the author of Leaves of Grass and, along with Emily Dickinson, is considered one of the architects of a uniquely American poetic voice.

Apr 2, 2014 · Walt Whitman was an American poet whose verse collection 'Leaves of Grass' is a landmark in the history of American literature.

Nov 14, 2025 · Walt Whitman - Poet, Innovator, Legacy: At the time of his death Whitman was more respected in Europe than in his own country. It was not as a poet, indeed, but as a …