Who wrote Leaves of Grass?

Walt Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass, first published in 1855. It is a work of poetry and is rated 'Recommended' in our catalogue.

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Leaves of Grass

Name: Leaves of Grass
Author: Walt Whitman

by Walt Whitman · 1855

Poetry · ranked #3 in category

Expansive, body-and-soul American free verse; the revolutionary collection Whitman revised all his life.

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The verdict

Category: Poetry
First published: 1855 · 1850s
Author: Walt Whitman
Standing: Recommended

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