On Whitman

In this insightful exploration, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet C. K. Williams revisits Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," aiming to rediscover its original impact and significance. Through thematic chapters enriched with quotations, Williams highlights the innovations and emotional depth of Whitman's poetry, examining its musicality, radical perspectives, and its profound influence on American and global verse. This work serves as both a personal reassessment by one master poet and an engaging introduction to Whitman's enduring legacy.