Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" stands as a cornerstone of 19th-century American poetry and a profound exploration of national identity. Celebrated for its pioneering use of free verse, this collection embodies a groundbreaking departure from traditional poetic forms. Whitman's work captures the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, embracing individualism, democracy, and the beauty of the natural world. As a defining voice in American literature, Whitman's poetry resonates with themes of self-discovery, connection, and ...
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Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" stands as a cornerstone of 19th-century American poetry and a profound exploration of national identity. Celebrated for its pioneering use of free verse, this collection embodies a groundbreaking departure from traditional poetic forms. Whitman's work captures the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, embracing individualism, democracy, and the beauty of the natural world. As a defining voice in American literature, Whitman's poetry resonates with themes of self-discovery, connection, and the celebration of the human experience. "Leaves of Grass" is a testament to the power of observation and the enduring quest for meaning in a vast and vibrant world. This carefully prepared print edition preserves the historical significance of Whitman's masterpiece, offering readers a timeless encounter with one of America's most influential poets. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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You may like Walt Whitman or you may not, but you can't claim to know American literature if you've never read Whitman. There it is. Get used to it. If it helps any, remember: you only have to do it once. Wear a bib, you won't get any on ya!
Rosie1954
Jul 2, 2007
Wonderful
One should slowly drink in Whitman, take your time and savour it like a fine aged wine. I most enjoy The Body Electric among his many great works, all in one volume. I thought how odd that he appeared such a rugged, almost cowboy like, tough exterior of a man, to write such passionate, deep, and profusely beautiful poetry. Awww we are not what we look like. Leaves of Grass stands alone as an exceptional and wonderful piece of work.
