Friendship with Walt Whitman
Poet involved
What happened
In 1873, John Burroughs developed a significant friendship with fellow poet Walt Whitman. Their correspondence and mutual admiration for each other's work fostered a creative exchange that influenced both poets. This relationship allowed Burroughs to explore new poetic forms and themes, enriching his own writing.
Literary impact
The friendship with Whitman encouraged Burroughs to embrace a more expansive view of nature and humanity in his poetry. Whitman's influence is evident in Burroughs's later works, where he began to incorporate more free verse and a broader philosophical perspective on the interconnectedness of life.
Source: Wikipedia
