"Drum-Taps" by Walt Whitman is a powerful collection of poems set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, that explores the war's profound impact on individuals and the nation. It captures the raw emotions of loss, grief, and resilience experienced by soldiers and citizens alike. With vivid imagery and heartfelt language, Whitman paints a portrait of a society grappling with conflict, honoring the fallen while celebrating human courage. Writing from firsthand experience, the poet recounts tending to the wounded on battlefields, expressing both sorrow and reverence for those who served. The themes of love, grief, and reconciliation are woven throughout, highlighting the enduring connections between people even in the face of death. Whitman's direct and unadorned style brings to life both the brutality of war and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Drum-Taps
By Walt Whitman
In the midst of a nation divided, experience the heartfelt emotions of soldiers and citizens as they confront loss, display courage, and forge unbreakable connections on the battlefields of war.
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About the AuthorWalter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
Walter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.
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