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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.
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 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 until his death in 1892. Six or nine individual editions of Leaves of Grass were produced, depending on how they are distinguished.
- Walt Whitman, Malcolm Cowley
- 1855
Apr 5, 2024 · Last Updated: Apr 5, 2024 • Article History. Leaves of Grass, collection of poetry by American author Walt Whitman, first presented as a group of 12 poems published anonymously in 1855. It was followed by five revised and three reissued editions during the author’s lifetime.
- Walt Whitman, Malcolm Cowley
- 1855
The poems, "Leaves of Grass," or poem with variations, which it is rather, is the loudest and lustiest specimen of egotism with which types ever had to do. Walter sings the manhood, health, strength, beauty, dignity, passions and peculiarities of "Walt.
May 1, 1998 · Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892: Title: Leaves of Grass Credits: G. Fuhrman and David Widger Language: English: LoC Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature: Subject: American poetry -- 19th century Category: Text: EBook-No. 1322: Release Date: May 1, 1998: Most Recently Updated: Apr 27, 2021: Copyright Status: Public ...
