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Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Walt Whitman, the poet who gave voice to the soul of America. This book will take you on an exciting journey through the life of a man who revolutionised modern poetry, transforming free verse into a powerful form of artistic expression. From the streets of Brooklyn to the hospitals of the Civil War, you will discover how Whitman's personal experiences shaped his unique poetic vision. The narrative will take you through the crucial moments of his life: his childhood on Long Island, his years as a printer and journalist, up to the publication of Leaves of Grass, the work that challenged the literary conventions of his time. You'll explore her role as a nurse during the Civil War, where her commitment to caring for wounded soldiers profoundly influenced her writing. You'll learn about the friendships that marked her life, such as the one with Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the personal battles she had to face. The book also reveals lesser-known aspects of his personality: his passion for opera, his love for New York, and his commitment as a journalist. Through an engaging narrative, you will discover how Whitman transformed his daily experiences into immortal verses, celebrating democracy, love and human nature in all its facets. A tribute that will allow you to understand not only the poet, but also the man who dared to sing of himself and, through himself, of the whole of America.

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