Delight in the work that forever changed the course of American poetry.
At time of publication, Walt Whitman's modern and ecstatic free-verse
poems shocked, enraged, and delighted critics for its celebration of
physical pleasures and the human body. Throughout his life, Whitman
continuously revised and republished Leaves of Grass, but the 1855
original, reproduced in this elegant gift edition, showcases his
dramatic entrance into the world of poetry. Featuring art by Wharton
Esherick. 176 pages. Gold gilded edges. Hardcover. 4-1/2" wide x 7-1/2"
high (11.4 cm wide x 19.1 cm high).