Walt Whitman: The Poet of Humanity
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Early Life Walt Whitman, born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York, was the son of Walter Whitman, a housebuilder, and Louisa Van Velsor. The family later moved to Brooklyn, where Walt's father worked as a carpenter. His childhood was marked by financial struggles, and he faced the loss of his father in 1855 and his mother in 1873. Education Walt attended public schools in Brooklyn for a few years and displayed early brilliance in reading and learning. However, his formal education ended in 1830 due to financial constraints. He then embarked on a five-year journey in the printing trade. In 1836, he became a teacher in Long Island. Despite facing numerous challenges, he continued to hone his writing skills, eventually publishing his first novel in 1842. A Life of Trials Walt Whitman's life was marked by adversity, including his early departure from school to support his family. He worked as an editor, journalist, teacher, and freelance writer while pursuing his passion for readi…