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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 - Largely self-taught, Walt Whitman read voraciously, becoming acquainted with the works of Homer, Dante, Shakespeare, and the Bible. He worked as a printer in New York City until a devastating fire in the printing district demolished the industry.
May 1, 1998 · 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 domain in the USA. Downloads: 3253 ...
