Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman: Great American Poet Introduction: Walt Whitman was an American poet, who is considered to be the greatest of all American poets. His most famous literary work is Leaves of Grass. This collection is considered one of the world’s major literary works. Whitman’s poems talk about the praises of the United States and democracy. His love for America grew with his faith that Americans will reach new heights spiritually and worldly. I. …

…he continued to write his poems that made him so famous. Just as he was when he was younger, he wrote poetry about his love for America and nature. Then his final edition of Leaves of Grass came out and it didn’t receive the greatest recognition. But it is still considered one of the greatest works of poetry. Finally, to this day Walt Whitman is considered one of the greatest poets in American history.