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.