Leaves Of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition - Bold-faced Thoughts On The Power And Pleasure Of Self-expression

This pocket-size, volume offers an innovative take on a belovedAmerican masterpiece: the first (1855) edition of Leaves of Grass,which consisted of an introduction by Whitman and merely twelveuntitled poems. Though it has now passed its 155th anniversary,Walt Whitmans powerful poetry continues to inspire with its richlanguage, all-embracing populism, and boundless spirit. Leaves ofGrass remains an enduring touchstone for writers everywhere and foranyone who wants to get in touch with his or her own creativespirit. In addition to the text, this compact volume featureshighlighted passages, an introduction that relates the poems totoday's perspective and reflective writing exercises (with linedpages to write on).