Leaves of Grass

Author :

Walt Whitman

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Martino Fine Books

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Publisher	Martino Fine Books
Publication Year	2017
ISBN-13	9781684220588
ISBN-10	1684220580
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	100 Pages
Language	(English)
Dimensions (Cms)	24.61X18.9X0.64
Weight (grms)	195

2017 Reprint of 1855 First Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Leaves of Grass" was highly controversial during its time for its explicit sexual imagery, and Whitman was subject to derision by many contemporary critics. Over time, the collection has infiltrated popular culture and been recognized as one of the central works of American poetry. Though the first edition was published in 1855, Whitman spent most of his professional life writing and re-writing it, revising it multiple times until his death. This resulted in vastly different editions over four decades--the first a small book of twelve poems and the last a compilation of over 400. This facsimile reproduces the typography and page layout of the original edition of 1855, and is in comparable size. It is hoped that the spirit of the poetry is better communicated in the type and format in which the poet originally expressed his craft.

Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, best known for his groundbreaking work Leaves of Grass, which changed the landscape of American poetry. Whitman is often regarded as one of the most important figures in American literature, particularly for his innovation in poetry and his bold celebration of individuality, democracy, and the human experience. His work, which challenged conventional forms and embraced free verse, has had a lasting influence on poetry and the development of American literary identity.