What is the main emotional tone of Whitman's early works?

184 1 year, Whitman became a compositor in new york New World Printing Factory. Because of his hard work and good writing, he was quickly promoted to a newspaper reporter. So he works and writes. From 184 1 to 1842, he wrote seven short stories and some poems, which were published in literary journals. Whitman's early poems are mostly imitations of the times, and they use sentimental emotions to promote a dogmatic theme, which is not very mature in art. Nevertheless, these works have brought him a reputation as a newcomer in the literary world.