Old Chants

Old Chants

by Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman's "Old Chants" is a collection of some of his earliest poems. These poems are characterized by their free verse style and their focus on themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

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Walt Whitman

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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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