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Walt WhitmanWalt Whitman
An author study
 
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IntroductionIntroduction
Walter Whitman
was an American poet, essayist, journalist,and humanist. He was a part of the transition between Transcendentalism and realism, using both views in his works.Whitman is considered one of the most influential poets in the TranscendentalismRealismCanonClick on the terms below to find their definitions:
 
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Important DatesImportant Dates
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May 31
st,
1819 – Walter Whitman is born
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1831 – Begins job as a printing apprentice
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1855 – First edition of 
Leaves of Grass
ispublished
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1863-1864 – Whitman helps wounded troops
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March 26
th
1892 – Whitman dies
Go to the following link and explore the timeline:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/whitman/timeline/
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James Rodehaver

my favorite poet, my literary lover.

reply04 / 12 / 2010
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