Leaves of Grass
Selected Poems
(Author) Walt WhitmanA new selection of Walt Whitman's groundbreaking poetry edited and introduced by Professor Bridget Bennett.This new collection is taken from the final version, the 'death-bed edition', and it includes his most famous poems such as 'Song of Myself' and 'I Sing the Body Electric'. Edited and introduced by Professor Bridget Bennett.Leaves of Grass is Walt Whitman's glorious poetry collection, first published in 1855, which he revised and expanded throughout his lifetime. It was ground breaking in its subject matter and in its direct, unembellished style. Whitman wrote about the United States and its people, its revolutionary spirit and about democracy. He wrote openly about the body and about desire in a way that completely broke with convention and which paved the way for a completely new kind of poetry.
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, born in 1819 in West Hills, New York. He is best known for his groundbreaking poetry collection "Leaves of Grass," which was first published in 1855 and went through multiple editions during his lifetime. Whitman's poetic style was characterized by free verse, expansive imagery, and a celebration of the individual and the natural world. He is often considered one of the most influential poets in American literature, with his work challenging traditional poetic forms and exploring themes of democracy, individualism, and the human experience. Whitman's impact on the genre of poetry is still felt today, with his work inspiring generations of poets and writers.
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