Leaves of Grass

In this engaging audiobook, listeners are introduced to the extraordinary life and work of Walt Whitman, a pivotal figure in American poetry known for his democratic vision and celebration of nature. First published in 1855, his seminal work, Leaves of Grass, offered an optimistic epic that called for unity among people, transcending race and class. Whitman tirelessly revised the collection until his death in 1892, and this recording features the comprehensive 1892 ‘Deathbed’ edition, showcasing his final thoughts and ideas.