WHITMAN 1863
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WHITMAN 1863
WALT WHITMAN American poet Date: 1819 - 1892
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This evocative image captures Walt Whitman, the renowned American poet, in the midst of the Civil War era. Born on May 31, 1819, in Huntington, Long Island, Whitman's literary career began in 1855 with the publication of "Leaves of Grass," a groundbreaking collection of free-verse poems that celebrated the common man and the beauty of nature. However, it was during the Civil War that Whitman truly found his voice as a poet. In 1863, Whitman went to Washington, D.C., to work as a volunteer nurse in the army hospitals. It was during this time that he was inspired to write some of his most famous works, including "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," which was later renamed "O Captain! My Captain!" in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. The poem was a tribute to the fallen president and the end of the war. This photograph, taken during the late 1800s, shows Whitman in his later years, with a serious and thoughtful expression. His beard and balding head give away his age, but his piercing gaze and intense concentration suggest the depth of his creative spirit. The background of the image is simple, with a plain wall and a window, drawing the focus to Whitman himself. As a poet, Whitman broke new ground with his free-verse style and his celebration of the common man. His work reflected the spirit of the times, capturing the emotions and experiences of the Civil War era. This photograph serves as a reminder of Whitman's enduring legacy as a literary icon and a voice of his time.
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