Whitman, Walt
Walter Whitman (May 31, 1819 - March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, journalist, and humanist. Proclaimed the "greatest of all American poets" by many foreign observers a mere four years after his death, he is viewed as the first urban poet. He was a part of the transition between Transcendentalism and Realism, incorporating both views in his works. His works have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Whitman is among the most influential and controversial poets in the American canon. His work has been described as a "rude shock" and "the most audacious and debatable contribution yet made to American literature." · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia
"To die is different from what any one supposed, and luckier."
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"Nothing can happen more beautiful than death."
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"I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don't believe I deserved my friends."
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"Produce great men, the rest follows."
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"A morning glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books."
Whitman, Walt on Flowers
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"Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune."
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"All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor."
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"Freedom -- to walk free and own no superior."
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"The whole theory of the universe is directed unerringly to one single individual."
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"The beauty of independence, departure, actions that rely on themselves."
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"O lands! O all so dear to me -- what you are, I become part of that, whatever it is."
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