Although Walt Whitman and Emily wingspaninson employed different styles, some of the broad themes of their works were the same: nature, death, immortality, and religion.

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anonymous · Answer

Do you think the common themes in these works from masters of American literature still have the same importance in modern literature? Or are such themes now too well-worn to build original works that are appealing to a modern audience? If so, are there other themes that have replaced them? Explain your opinion with examples from materials you’ve read in school or on your own.

anonymous · Answer

I can't give you an example, but I think these themes have taken a particular position in everyone's reduced opinion of them. However, I do believe these themes can be revived if a wise, thought-provoking poet were to inspire the themes once again.