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“The purpose of democracy - supplanting old belief in the necessary absoluteness of establish'd dynastic rulership, temporal, ecclesiastical, and scholastic, as furnishing the only security against chaos, crime, and ignorance - is, through many transmigrations, and amid endless ridicules, arguments, and ostensible failures”

Quote by Walt Whitman

Book:The Portable Walt Whitman

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The Portable Walt Whitman

This volume offers a curated selection of Walt Whitman's poetry, showcasing his unique voice and profound influence on American literature. It includes a variety of his most famous works, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Whitman's poetic style and thematic concerns. more

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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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