“The genius of the United States is not best or most in its executives or legislatures, nor in its ambassadors or authors or colleges, or churches, or parlors, nor even in its newspapers or inventors, but always most in the common people.”
Quote by Walt Whitman
Work
The Americanness of Walt Whitman
This book delves into the ways in which Walt Whitman's poetry embodies the essence of American culture and values, offering insights into the poet's influence on American literature and society. more
Author
Walt Whitman
American poet, considered one of the pioneers of American poetry. His work, 'Leaves of Grass,' has had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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