History & Criticism
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Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition
When Walt Whitman self-published "Leaves of Grass" in 1855, he rocked the literary world and forever changed the course of poetry. In subsequent editions, Whitman continued to revise and expand his poems--but none matched the raw power and immediacy of the first edition. This beautifully designed volume presents the 1855 "Leaves of Grass" in its entirety, unchanged, along with Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous letter to Whitman. [Published by www.AmericanRenaissanceBooks.com.]
Readers Top Reviews
T. PaulGlenysJose Da
I had to adjust my thinking and reading style in order to appreciate what the author was saying. I am inspired by the vision of Walt Whitman and how his words are still relevant in today's world.
Olivertea
Walt Whitman to my mind can be considered the most creative and perceptive poet who sees beyond the law of nature and humanity and presents us the most uplifting concise words to feel and to learn the meaning of life.
James Nearen
Whitman captures a snapshot of the humanity surrounding him. The good and the bad. His poetic essay of the variety of society is so vivid that you are there with him. I thoroughly enjoyed the painting. As he wrote "great is the English language."
Orlando
Life changing masterpiece work of art for all souls dead or alive. I am about to start reading it "again" from page one as if it were the first time again! It changed my perspective on the way I see life forever.
