Leaves Of Grass

Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is a landmark in American poetry, first published in 1855 and expanded over three decades. Celebrated for its innovative use of free verse, the collection brims with vivid imagery and a profound celebration of nature, individuality, and the human spirit. Notable poems include the exuberant "Song of Myself" and the elegiac "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd." This annotated edition, part of the Alma Classics Great Poets series, offers readers insightful context and analysis, enhancing the appreciation of Whitman's magnum opus.