About the author :- Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist who is best known for his collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass. Born in Long Island, New York, Whitman spent much of his life working as a journalist, and also served as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War. Whitman’s poetryContinue reading ““Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman: Celebrating Democracy and the Beauty of Nature””