Leaves of Grass. Book Summary

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Walt Whitman

What’s inside

Leaves of Grass is Walt Whitman’s iconic collection of poems, celebrating the human spirit, nature, and the American experience with a free-flowing verse style.

You’ll Learn

  • Appreciating the beauty and innovation of free verse poetry
  • Gaining insight into 19th-century American thought and society
  • Exploring themes of democracy, sexuality, and nature
  • Understanding the impact of the Civil War through poetic expression

Key Points

  • Celebration of individuality and democracy
  • Embrace of sexuality and the body
  • Unity with nature and the cosmos
  • Innovation with free verse style
  • Reflections on life and death
  • The Civil War’s impact on society and the individual

Who’s it For

  • Poetry enthusiasts
  • Readers interested in American literature
  • Fans of transcendentalism
  • Scholars of 19th-century literature

About the author

Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, a humanist often called the father of free verse.