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If you love walt, join us on facebook and well keep you updated on whitman s progress. Leaves of grass is a collection of poems by walt whitman originally published in 1855 at the poets own expense. Leaves of grass bantam classics by walt whitman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But the author, turpin believed, was walt whitman, one of americas bestknown and most beloved poets. About leaves of grass by walt whitman leaves of grass is a poetry collection by the american poet walt whitman. Criticized when first released for whitmans use of free verse and his rather racy depictions of sexual love and the senses, leaves of grass is a celebration of the human form, the material world and nature. Walt whitman s passionate writing style and bold subject matter have deeply influenced american poetry. Although best known for leaves of grass, whitman published many books.
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