Walter Whitman (1819.1892) 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. His work
was very controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was
described as obscene for its overt sexuality.

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