Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) – American poet of the 19th century, innovator who shattered traditional poetic forms in favor of the living word and free speech.
"Leaves of Grass" is his central work: a hymn to freedom and equality, corporeality and spirit, humanity as part of nature and the universe. The free verse of the collection affirms the value of individuality, the joy of being, and the fullness of life, influencing world poetry.