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Quote by Walt Whitman

“The pleasure of heaven are with me, and the pains of hell are with me, The first I graft and increase upon myself . . . . the latter I translate into a new tongue.”

Quote by Walt Whitman

Book:Song of Myself

Work

Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself' is a seminal work in American literature, featuring a series of free-verse poems that reflect on the self, society, and the natural world. The work is known for its innovative structure and lyrical expression, celebrating the diversity and complexity of human life. 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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