c) Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman, the famous American poet, served as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing. Whitman spent considerable time in the hospitals of Washington D.C., caring for wounded soldiers. The scenes of suffering and bravery he witnessed deeply affected him and became a central theme in his poetry, including his famous collection “Leaves of Grass.” Whitman’s work during this period reflects the human cost of the war and provides a poignant, intimate perspective on the experiences of soldiers and medical staff.