Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Textbook Title: Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Textbook Description:
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is commonly studied in English Literature courses. In 1855 Whitman published at his own expense a volume of 12 poems, Leaves of Grass, which he had begun working on probably as early as 1847. It was criticized because of Whitman’s exaltation of the body and sexual love and also because of its innovation in verse form.

Author: Walt Whitman
Subjects: English
Key words: English, Literature, Lit
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