Leaves of Grass is a collection of poems written by Walt Whitman, first published in 1855 and expanded over the course of his lifetime. The 1884 edition includes over 400 poems and is considered the ""deathbed"" edition, as it was the final version of the book published during Whitman's lifetime. The poems in Leaves of Grass are known for their celebration of nature, democracy, individualism, and the human body. They also explore themes of love, death, spirituality, and the American experience. Whitman's free verse style and use of unconventional language and imagery were groundbreaking for their time and have had a lasting impact on American poetry. The book has been praised for its optimism, inclusivity, and celebration of the human spirit, and has been criticized for its frank depictions of sexuality and its unconventional style. Leaves of Grass remains a landmark work in American literature and a testament to Whitman's vision of a democratic, egalitarian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.