Walt Whitman’s passionate writing style and bold subject matter have deeply influenced American poetry. Nearly all of his poems were published in
Leaves of Grass , which Whitman obsessively expanded, edited, and republished throughout his life, ultimately leaving behind a powerful literary legacy. This volume from the new
Bloom’s Classic Critical Views
series features a compelling selection of essays from the 19th and early 20th centuries that offer students historical insights into Whitman and his works.