-Leaves of Grass*

W 1981 Walt Whitman, The Franklin Library Edition

Notes

Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is a seminal work of American poetry, first published in 1855 and expanded in several editions throughout Whitman's life. The collection celebrates the individual, nature, and the human spirit, with its free verse style and bold themes breaking new ground in American literature. Whitman's poems explore the interconnectedness of all life and champion democracy, freedom, and the beauty of the everyday. Notable poems include "Song of Myself" and "I Sing the Body Electric."

Description

Dark brown leather bound edition with gold embossed design on the covers and lettering on the spine. Gold fore edge with brown silk bookmark and three raised bands on spine. A few black and white illustrations throughout.