{"product_id":"leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition-hardcover","title":"Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWalt Whitman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am the poet of the body, \u003cbr\u003e And I am the poet of the soul.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Published in 1855 at Walt Whitman's own expense, this monumental work showcases the uniquely American form of mysticism known as Transcendentalism. An idealistic philosophical and social movement, Transcendentalism maintained that divinity emanates from all of nature and humanity. Whitman's explosively innovative free verse style confounded many of his contemporaries, who were further shocked by his celebrations of the body and sexual love. \u003cbr\u003e This volume presents Whitman's original 12 poems, considered to be some of the greatest in the American canon, which continue to challenge conventional notions of beauty and originality.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of America's most influential and innovative poets, Walt Whitman (1819-92) worked as a teacher, journalist, and volunteer nurse during the Civil War. Proclaimed as the nation's first \"poet of democracy,\" Whitman reached out to common readers and opposed censorship with his overt celebrations of sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.1 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52157183164647,"sku":"9780486841915","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8329\/8279\/files\/5d849021566a4b4220ae4f56ed15e641.webp?v=1780499057","url":"https:\/\/skinnonsmooth.myshopify.com\/products\/leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition-hardcover","provider":"SkinnOnSmooth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}