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Leaves of Grass and Selected Prose
Hardcover
PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025326184
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 800
Weight: 2.84
Height: 1.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Leaves of Grass and Selected Prose represents the definitive voice of American literary innovation and spirit. This collection brings together the sprawling, revolutionary poetry of Walt Whitman alongside essential selections of his prose, offering a comprehensive look at one of the most influential figures in world literature. At its core, Leaves of Grass is an expansive celebration of the human experience, democracy, and the profound interconnectedness of all living things. Whitman famously broke away from traditional poetic constraints, utilizing free verse to capture the raw rhythm of everyday life and the vast, evolving American landscape.
The included prose selections provide a deeper window into Whitman's philosophy, detailing his reflections on the American Civil War, his intimate observations of nature, and his visionary outlook on the future of democratic society. From the iconic Song of Myself to his insightful essays, this volume showcases Whitman's unique ability to find the sacred in the mundane and the universal in the individual. This work remains a foundational pillar of the American canon, serving as a testament to the power of the written word to define a national identity and explore the complexities of the human soul.
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