Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are two writers during the late 19th and early 20th century. They are often referred to the founders of American poetry. Both writers have many similarities and differences from each other, but neither of them can be imitated through their style. They have influenced many during and long after the Romantic era of literature. A common theme through each of their following poems is that some aspects of nature cannot be taught or learned, but only understood through experiences.
Though the writing styles between these two poets are different, they still have a common theme. In Whitmans’ poem he is being lectured by a “learn’d astronomer” and Dickinson writes about being in a long and boring church service by
Though the writing styles between these two poets are different, they still have a common theme. In Whitmans’ poem he is being lectured by a “learn’d astronomer” and Dickinson writes about being in a long and boring church service by