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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman (1855-1891)
"I celebrate myself, and sing myself." The most revolutionary collection of poetry in American literature. Whitman reinvented poetry with his free verse, sensual imagery, and democratic vision that embraced all of America.
Historical Significance:
Whitman self-published the first edition of Leaves of Grass in 1855 — just 12 poems, including "Song of Myself." He spent the rest of his life revising and expanding it through nine editions, the final "...
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"I celebrate myself, and sing myself." The most revolutionary collection of poetry in American literature. Whitman reinvented poetry with his free verse, sensual imagery, and democratic vision that embraced all of America.
Historical Significance:
Whitman self-published the first edition of Leaves of Grass in 1855 — just 12 poems, including "Song of Myself." He spent the rest of his life revising and expanding it through nine editions, the final "...
Read free on BoingyBooks: https://boingybooks.com/marketplace/product.php?id=187
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