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Leaves of Grass
Leaves of Grass
Author: Walt Whitman
Leaves of Grass is not to be read in a single sitting, nor in a dozen; but the fact that it holds up under many readings over a period of years and supports its positing in American literature. Although it is over a century old, it marks the beginning of modern poetry. Its emphasis on unwashed democracy, the commonplace, the potential of Ameri...  more »
ISBN: 180313
Publication Date: 1965
Pages: 383
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Publisher: Airmont Publishing Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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A true classic for every library. Whitman is an acclaimed American poet whose insights on nature and everyday life bring the lyric beauty of romanticism to reality. With panoramic descriptions rich with imagination, many of Whitman's poems are brilliant. Even if you are not keen on poetry, this book is worth reading. Limit yourself to a poem a day, the more to savor and contemplate.
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This book will impress you every single time you pick it up.


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