Leaves of Grass

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Leaves of Grass
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Walt Whitman
SeriesWord Cloud Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 133
Category/GenrePoetry by individual poets
ISBN/Barcode 9781626863903
ClassificationsDewey:811.3
Audience
General
Illustrations b-w text

Publishing Details

Publisher Canterbury Classics
Imprint Canterbury Classics
Publication Date 30 July 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

"Whatever satisfies the soul is truth." - Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass Leaves of Grass is a timeless collection of poems and essays penned by influential nineteenth-century writer Walt Whitman. This profound compilation explores topics such as nature, mysticism, mortality, transcendentalism, and democracy. Inspired by personal experiences and observations, Whitman spent almost four decades piecing together the complete work, sharing societal ideals and epiphanies about life that still resonate with readers today.

Author Biography

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He was part of the humanist movement, and his work was controversial in its time. His best-known work is Leaves of Grass.