“O you youths, Western youths,So impatient, full of action, full of manly pride and friendship,Plain I see you Western youths, see you tramping with the foremost,Pioneers! O pioneers!”

American poet of the mid-19th century, Whitman is best known for his groundbreaking collection *Leaves of Grass*, which redefined free verse and celebrated democracy, individuality, and the human experience. His work blends raw lyricism with unflinching observations of life, labor, and nature, making him a cornerstone of American literature.