Whitman's life and his poems

Walt whitman (1865438+May 3, 20091-65438+March 26, 20892) was born in Long Island, new york. He is a famous American poet and humanist. He created free verse, the masterpiece of which is Collection of Leaves of Grass.

184 1 moved to new york.

Father died in 1855, Leaves of Grass, first edition.

1862 visiting my brother who was injured in the battle of Dreisesburg in freire.

Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, and Whitman's wartime poetry collection "Drumming" (later compiled into Leaves of Grass) was published. 187 1 year, her mother Louisa died.

1882, he met Oscar Wilde and published Specimen Day and Collection.

1885, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Lincoln's death, he wrote a poem "Dedicated to the man who was crucified", which was later included in Leaves of Grass. 1888 second strike. A serious illness.

189 1 year, the last edition of Leaves of Grass.

1892 Whitman died on March 26th.

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