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“To drive free, to love free, to court destruction with taunts. One brief house of madness and joy!”

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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