Leaves of Grass: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by American poet Walt Whitman. First published in 1855, Whitman spent most of his professional life writing and rewriting Leaves of Grass, revising it multiple times until his death. There have been held to be either six or nine individual editions of Leaves of Grass, the count varying depending on how they are distinguished. This resulted in vastly different editions over four decades—the first edition being a small book of twelve poems, and the last, a compilation of over 400.
Quick facts about Leaves of Grass
- Title: Leaves of Grass
- Author: Walt Whitman
- First published: 1855
- Genre: manuscripts, united states civil war, 1861-1865, gay poets
- OpenLibrary ID: OL16333W
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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Leaves of Grass about?
**Leaves of Grass** is a poetry collection by American poet Walt Whitman.
Who wrote Leaves of Grass?
Leaves of Grass was written by Walt Whitman.
When was Leaves of Grass published?
Leaves of Grass was first published in 1855.
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