Poetical Elements (Whitman and the Fireside Poets)

Walt Whitman and the Fireside Poets crafted poetry that used nature and the natural elements to convey universal messages about life to their audience. However, these poets used more than just words; they created poetic devices to illustrate, mimic, and convey the beauty and spirit of the natural world to their readers. These poems went beyond mere entertainment. Their universal messages left an indelible mark on American culture.