Walt Whitman
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 poets in American literature and world literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
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Movies (17)
A Supermarket in California
2024 · Self (voice) (archive)
Calamus Variations
2024 · Writer
Facing West
2020 · Writer
Aliment Roots
2018 · Writer
When Walt Whitman Was a Little Girl
2012 · Thanks
Leaves of Grass
2009 · Poem
Walt Whitman
2008 · Self (archive footage)
Messengers
2004 · Poem
L.I.E.
2001 · Poem
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America
1992 · Lyricist
Beautiful Dreamers
1990 · Poem
Bull Durham
1988 · Poem
American Torso
1975 · Poem
Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age
1971 · Poem
Goodbye, My Fancy
1951 · Poem
Manhatta
1921 · Poem
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916 · Poem
