What inspired Walt Whitman to focus so heavily on themes of individualism and nature?
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What inspired Walt Whitman to focus so heavily on themes of individualism and nature?
Did anyone else feel a sense of hope and rebirth in Whitman's poetry despite its often profound themes?
How did Whitman's use of free verse influence modern poetry, and is it evident in these selected works?