Walt Whitman, Emerson, 1892 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Walt Whitman, Emerson, 1892.

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is best known for his collection of poetry, "Leaves of Grass," which explored themes such as nature, love, and death. Whitman revolutionized American poetry with his free verse style and candid, uninhibited portrayal of human experience. His works influenced numerous poets and writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson (1803-1882), an American philosopher and essayist, was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement. His essays, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Nature," emphasized individualism, intuition, and the inherent goodness of mankind. Emerson's ideas greatly influenced Whitman and his poetic style.

At times it has been doubtful to me if Emerson really knows

At times it has been doubtful to me if Emerson really knows or feels what Poetry is at its highest, as in the Bible, for instance, or Homer or Shakspeare. I see he covertly or plainly likes best superb verbal polish, or something old or odd

Walt Whitman, Emerson, 1892

Poetry