In this textbook there are six examples of Walt Whitman’s work. Considered one of the most important and influential writers in history, Whitman is the primary inspiration for such writers as Ralph Waldo Emerson and many others after him. Whitman led a very controversial life. Walt Whitman was alive during a time when homosexuality was only considered an act that heterosexual men took part in on occasion. He was one of the first public …showed first 75 words of 636 total…

…showed last 75 words of 636 total…time he was there as editor of the Crescent. Walt Whitman was also discriminated against for his anti-slavery ideas. He lost his job in the government when his superiors found out that he was the author of “Leaves of Grass” which was anti-slavery. Throughout his many years Walt led a controversial and troubled life that was wrought with adversity and prejudice but managed to do what he wanted and live a long and prosperous life.