I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing
by Walt Whitman
'I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing' Summary
The poem "I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing" by Walt Whitman is a celebration of the beauty and majesty of nature, as seen in a live oak tree. The poem describes the tree's massive trunk, its spreading branches, and its evergreen leaves. The poet compares the tree to a cathedral, a temple, and a ship, and he uses these comparisons to convey the tree's size, strength, and beauty. The poem is full of vivid imagery and symbolism, and it conveys a sense of awe and wonder at the natural world.Book Details
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Walt Whitman
United States
Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman i...
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