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About The Book: "Leaves of Grass" stands as a poetry compilation authored by Walt Whitman, an American poet. While initially published in 1855, Whitman dedicated the bulk of his career to refining, augmenting, and reworking the collection until his demise in 1892. This anthology, comprising loosely interconnected verses, serves as an exaltation of Whitman's life and human philosophy, extolling both nature and the individual's place within it. Rather than delving into religious or spiritual domains, "Leaves of Grass" predominantly delves into the corporeal and material world. About The Author: Walt Whitman (1819–1892), a prominent American poet, blended transcendentalism and realism in his influential works. Known as the father of free verse, his 1855 collection "Leaves of Grass" stirred controversy due to its sensual content. Leaving school at 11, Whitman worked as a journalist, teacher, and clerk. "Leaves of Grass," funded by him, aimed to connect with ordinary people through an American epic. During the Civil War, he cared for wounded soldiers and penned poems of loss and healing. He commemorated Lincoln's assassination in poems and lectures. Whitman's impact on American poetry remains profound, shaping cultural understanding and inspiring artists. BOOK - I: INSCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................... 9, BOOK - II: STARTING FROM PAUMANOK................................................... 18, BOOK - III: SONG OF MYSELF ......................................................................... 28, BOOK - IV: CHILDREN OF ADAM................................................................... 72, BOOK - V: CALAMUS ........................................................................................... 87, BOOK - VI: SALUT AU MONDE! ..................................................................... 101, BOOK - VII: SONG OF THE OPEN ROAD ................................................... 109, BOOK - VIII: CROS