Although a century apart, Allen Ginsberg and Walt Whitman share similar cultural, political and moral values, which they express in their literary work. Whitman's writings were considered controversial in the 19th century. He sets the stage for generations to come, breaking with the strict Victorian poetic tradition by writing in free verse. Ginsberg followed in his footsteps when he composed "Howl" by writing long lines in prose and subdividing the poem into several parts. Likewise, he uses a lot of repetition to achieve the rhythmicity of his verses. Ginsberg's poem is heavily influenced by Whitman's philosophy. The works "Song of Yourself" and "Howl" are similar in their ideas, structure and underlying themes. Both authors question old traditions and oppose conformism. They strongly identify with their generation and dwell on themes such as religion and sexuality Whitman has a philosophical approach to religion, religious practices and the journey of the soul. He uses imagery of nature and other attributes. of everyday life to question life beyond death, rebirth and the unison of the individual and nature He is not afraid of dying and admits “the smallest shoot shows”. that there truly is no death, /And if ever there was, she has led him to life, and does not wait until the /end to stop him” (Whitman 116-118). Rather, he finds divine power in nature and everything around him. than on the altar of a church. This can be considered a pagan belief. The human soul in Whitman's work is immortal while in Ginsberg's "Howl", even if the soul manages to free itself, it must be crucified in an abyss. In his work, Ginsberg combines different religious views but does not favor any of them in particular. Hipsters are portrayed as angelic references... middle of paper ...... the role of the individual's relationship with the rest of the world and also the nature of individuality. They highlight how society can influence perception and ideas, but reveal that ultimately it is up to the individual to choose what they believe. The ideas shared between the two poets center around the desire for a more personal connection with their countryman and the world around them. They also touch on themes such as sexuality and religion in order to make their readers more receptive to discussing them. They question the moral values ​​of American society, religion and the journey of the soul and call for much-needed change. Works Cited Whitman, Walt. Leaves of Grass: The First Edition (1855). United States of America: Viking Penguin Inc., 1986. Print. Ginsberg, Allen. Howl and other poems. San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1956. Print