Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass is the groundbreaking poetry collection celebrating American democracy, the human body, and the interconnectedness of all things. Through free verse that broke every convention, Whitman created a new kind of poetry that was sensual, spiritual, and radically inclusive. This Canterbury Classics leather edition becomes both literary revolution and beautiful object, proving that Whitman's vision of America remains radical and that "Song of Myself" is one of literature's great declarations of selfhood.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Whitman invented American poetry, celebrating the body and soul with equal fervor and writing lines that still feel revolutionary. This leather edition reminds us that "I contain multitudes" is the perfect self-description, that Whitman's sexuality was radical for 1855, and that his optimism about democracy feels both inspiring and heartbreaking.

DETAILS: • Author: Walt Whitman • Publisher: Canterbury Classics • Format: Leather Bound • Publication Date: October 2, 2018 • ISBN: 9781684125555 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days