In "Preface to Leaves of Grass", Walt Whitman speaks of the "great poet" who realizes the beauty of truth and simplicity in life. This is achieved through indiidualism and a perspective that nothing in life is trivial. Individiualism is more than being a unique and independent person. The individual is loyal to his instincts, takes advantage of every opportunity, and assumes responsibility for every consequence. He paints a romantic vision of life where material wealth is second place to candor and passion. "There is that indescribable f ....