Walt Whitman's "Drum-Taps," published in 1865, emerges as a poignant expression of the American psyche during the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Through a series of evocative poems, Whitman employs free verse'Äîa hallmark of his innovative literary style'Äîto capture the raw emotions of love, loss, and the complexities of duty. The collection reflects on the soldier's experience, blending them...