The Patriotic Poems

Description

Walt Whitman's *Patriotic Poems,* based on his views during the American Civil War and his profound sadness following Abraham Lincoln's assassination, depict a nation in turmoil and renewal.

Whitman's patriotic poems, from the elegiac "O Captain! My Captain!" to the sweeping celebrations of the American landscape, altered the American spirit by emphasizing inclusion, resilience, and ongoing transformation.