Experience the energy and intrigue of Walt Whitman’s pioneering work, Leaves of Grass—widely regarded as the keystone work of a distinctly American poetry. Released in several iterations from 1855 to 1892, the small collection of poems grew from 12 to over 400. This collection pairs the anonymously published 1st edition—complete with Whitman’s original preface and some contemporary critical responses—with the last fully redesigned edition of 1881, providing a poetic picture of the great American poet in both his vigorous youth and increasingly contemplative old age.
Instead of exalting only the material or metaphysical, celebrating one at the expense of the other, Whitman embraced both the physical and spiritual pieces of humanity. His poetic voice is simultaneously gritty and ethereal. A pioneer in free verse, his influence is apparent in the work of Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, William Carlos Williams, D.H. Lawrence, and countless other writers.
The Logos edition of Leaves of Grass is enhanced by amazing functionality. You can study Whitman’s text alongside a library of classic literature and philosophy. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Powerful searches help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Tablet and mobile apps let you take your study with you. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.