Walt Whitman
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
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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 quote

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

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Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman

American poet, essayist and journalist

May 31st, 1819 - March 26th, 1892