Poet · 1819 – 1892
Walt Whitman
Wrote and continually expanded Leaves of Grass, pioneering free verse and a uniquely American poetic voice that celebrated democracy, nature and the common person, influencing poetry worldwide.
Major Works
- Leaves of Grass
- Song of Myself
- O Captain! My Captain!
Impact Analysis
Whitman freed poetry from traditional form and gave America an expansive, democratic voice, shaping poets across the world for generations.
Historical influence score: 81/100
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