... . His poetry is idealistic and romantic while his prose is realistic. It is widely recognized as a formative influence on the work of Hart Crane, William Carlos Williams, Wallace Stevens, and Allen Ginsberg, who particularly was inspired by Whitman's bold treatment of sexuality. Many modern scholars have sought to assess Whitman's life and literary career. Works such as the 5-volume edition of his ... ...

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