Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman (1819–1892) was an American writer, publisher and essayist.

Also recorded as Walter Whitman.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Walter Whitman.

Born at West Hills in 1819, died at Camden in 1892.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Dante Alighieri, Pierre-Jean de Béranger and James Fenimore Cooper are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Walt Whitman House and 99 Ryerson Street. Employment is recorded with Brooklyn Eagle and Brooklyn Times-Union.

Works named in the authority record are Leaves of Grass and O Captain! My Captain!

Work by Walt Whitman is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Walt Whitman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q81438: Walt Whitman

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