Best Known For Walt Whitman was an American poet whose verse
collection Leaves of Grass is a landmark in the history of
American literature. Walt Whitman is best known for his realist
poetry and political works during the Civil War. His most famous
collection of poems, "Leaves of Grass," caused a stir upon its
release for its frank sexual themes. Although he was married to
Constance Lloyd, Wilde spent nights in a hotel with Lord Alfred
Douglas. It was his most prolific writing period. Oscar Wilde's
father was Ireland's leading eye surgeon and was knighted in
1864. Oscar Wilde died at age 46 on November 30, 1900 from
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see how you rank against other players.Play Now He found part-
time work in the paymaster's office and spent much of the rest
of his time visiting wounded soldiers. This volunteer work
proved to be both life-changing and exhausting. By his own rough
estimates, Whitman made 600 hospital visits, seeing more than
100,000 patients. The wo