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By some fortunate conversion of mysticism, talent, and singular vision of humanity, in 1855, Walt Whitman published his first edition of Leaves of Grass, a slim volume consisting of twelve untitled poems and a preface. He designed the cover, and typeset and paid for the printing of the book himself.
Leaves of Grass (1891-92) Inscriptions. One's-Self I Sing. As I Ponder'd in Silence. In Cabin'd Ships at Sea. To Foreign Lands. To a Historian. To Thee Old Cause. Eidólons.
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Enhances the musical quality of Whitman’s poetry, adding to its emotional impact and memorability. These examples showcase Whitman’s skillful use of literary devices, which contribute to the distinctive style and profound thematic exploration of Leaves of Grass: The First Edition.
Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by American poet Walt Whitman. Though it was first published in 1855, Whitman spent most of his professional life writing, rewriting, and expanding Leaves of Grass [1] until his death in 1892.
- Walt Whitman, Malcolm Cowley
- 1855
In Leaves of Grass (1855, 1891-2), he celebrated democracy, nature, love, and friendship. This monumental work chanted praises to the body as well as to the soul, and found beauty and reassurance even in death.
Walt Whitman is America’s world poet—a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare. In Leaves of Grass (1855, 1891-2), he celebrated democracy, nature, love, and friendship. This monumental work chanted praises to the body as well as to the soul, and found beauty and reassurance…
Leaves of Grass (1855) "I Celebrate Myself," "Come Closer to Me," "To Think of Time . . . . To Think Through" "I Wander All Night in My Vision," "The Bodies of Men and Women Engirth" "Sauntering the Pavement or Riding the Country" "A Young Man Came to Me With" "Suddenly Out of Its Stale and Drowsy" "Clear the Way There Jonathan!"
