Leaves of Grass (Collins Classics)
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I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars...
First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, âLeaves of Grassâ has become one of the most celebrated poetry collections in the history of American literature. A master of free verse, Walt Whitman captures the true spirit of his homeland and its people through his poetry. He explores a wide range of themes, encompassing American identity and cultural values, democracy, nature and the mysteries of the human spirit.
Featuring the poems of the original 1855 edition, âLeaves of Grassâ remains an influential work within the American literary tradition, studied and treasured around the world.
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Walt Whitman (1819â92) was an influential American poet and essayist, and is credited with being the founding father of free verse. He first published his culturally significant poetry collection âLeaves of Grassâ in 1855 from his own pocket, and revised and expanded it over thirty years. It is an essential element of Americaâs literary tradition, much taught in schools and universities around the world.
