Leaves of Grass V3

By Walt Whitman

Book Overview

Leaves of Grass V3 is a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman. Originally published in 1855, this edition is the third version of the collection, published in 1860. The book contains a total of 146 poems, including some of Whitman's most famous works such as ""Song of Myself"" and ""I Sing the Body Electric."" The poems in Leaves of Grass V3 celebrate the beauty of nature, the power of individualism, and the diversity of American culture. Whitman's writing style is characterized by long, free-flowing lines of verse that often lack traditional punctuation, creating a sense of fluidity and spontaneity. In addition to his celebration of nature and individualism, Whitman also addresses controversial topics such as sexuality, democracy, and spirituality. His poems often challenge traditional societal norms and call for a more inclusive and accepting society. Overall, Leaves of Grass V3 is a seminal work in American literature and a testament to Whitman's unique voice and vision. It continues to be studied and celebrated by scholars and readers alike.1897. Volume Three of Three. Whitman is considered by many to be the greatest of all American poets. In his work, he celebrates the freedom and dignity of the individual and sings the praises of democracy and the brotherhood of man. Leaves of Grass is unconventional in both content and technique and is probably the most influential volume of poems in the history of American literature. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 0766194353, 141917665X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162772093
• ISBN13: 9781162772097
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"