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| Name: | Walt Whitman: A Poet in Nature |
| Authors: | Hild, Carl |
| Published Date: | 4 Dec. 2023 |
| Indexed Date: | 5 Dec. 2023 |
| Web Link: | https://www.planetnude.co/p/walt-whitman-a-poet-in-nature |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Hild, Carl. “Walt Whitman: A Poet in Nature.” Planet Nude (Substack), 4 Dec. 2023, https://www.planetnude.co/p/walt-whitman-a-poet-in-nature |
Summary
Walt Whitman's influential ideas about nudity and connection with nature, expressed in his personal diary and poetry, inspired various artists and thinkers, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Edward Carpenter, ultimately leading to movements promoting social nudity and simplicity in living and craftsmanship. Whitman's influence extended to the UK, where Carpenter became Britain's first nudist and promoted similar ideas. His impact also reached Thomas Eakins, who was influenced by Whitman's portrayal of the human body and incorporated nudity into his work.