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by Walt Whitman
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Down in the Woods, July 2d, 1882.
About this book
Published in 1882, Whitman's uniquely revealing impressions of the people, places, and events of his time, principally the Civil War era and its aftermath, offer a rare excursion into the mind and heart of one of America's greatest poets. His intimate observations and reflections have profoundly deepened understanding of 19th-century American life.
Themes & subjects
DiariesCivilizationAmerican PoetsJuvenile literatureAmerican AuthorsPoets, biography
First published 1882Characters & people
Setting
United States19th century
About the author
Walt Whitman
31 May 1819 – 26 March 1892
Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. 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.[1] His work was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sexuality. ([Source][1].) [1]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Whitman
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