What influence has Walt Whitman had on other authors?

Answer 1

Walt Whitman influenced many other authors (for example D.H. Lawrence, William Carlos William, and Allen Ginsberg) as far as his honesty and departure from traditional poetic forms. His influence was even felt by Dr Seuss. In Horton Hears a Who, the little boy who finally breaks through and allows other animals to hear the Whos shouts "Yop," which is a veiled reference to Whitman's "barbaric yawp."

Answer 2

Walt Whitman's influence on other authors can be seen in his innovative use of free verse, his celebration of individualism and democracy, and his exploration of themes such as nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Many poets and writers have been inspired by Whitman's bold and experimental style, as well as his unapologetic embrace of the diverse and complex aspects of American life.