First known for his controversial book of poetry, 'Leaves of Grass,' Walt Whitman was thought to be vulgar and immoral. Still, as he examined themes such as the sacredness of the self, the beauty of death, the equality of all people and the immortality of the soul, Whitman became a legend before his death in 1892. Discover favorite works such as 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,' 'Song of Myself' and more.