Walt Whitman

"Walt Whitman" by John Bailey is a comprehensive critical exploration of one of America's most influential and revolutionary poets. This work provides an in-depth analysis of Whitman's life, his visionary philosophy, and the radical stylistic innovations that redefined modern verse. The study situates Whitman within the broader context of nineteenth-century literature, examining how his masterpiece, "Leaves of Grass", broke away from traditional European forms to capture the democratic spir...