Walt Whitman, born in West Hills, New York in 1819, was an influential American poet, essayist, and journalist. He worked as a journalist before turning to poetry and is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in American literature. Whitman's celebrated work, "Leaves of Grass," underwent numerous revisions and expansions throughout...More
Mary Clarissa "May" Byron (1861 – 5 November 1936) was a British writer and poet. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great artists.
Mary Clarissa "May" Byron (1861 – 5 November 1936) was a British writer and poet. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great artists.
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Walt Whitman, born in West Hills, New York in 1819, was an influential American poet, essayist, and journalist. He worked as a journalist before turning to poetry and is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in American literature. Whitman's celebrated work, "Leaves of Grass," underwent numerous revisions and expansions throughout his life, and is known for its emphasis on democracy, nature, and individualism. Whitman's unconventional poetry style, which utilized free verse and rejected traditional poetic conventions, set him apart from his contemporaries. He had a significant impact on American literature and culture and is often hailed as the "father of free verse."
May Byron (maurice clare)
