First published in 1855, "Leaves of Grass" is the seminal work of American poet Walt Whitman. This edition includes the first three volumes of the collection, which were published over the course of almost 40 years. With its groundbreaking free-verse style and raw, unvarnished depictions of life in America, "Leaves of Grass" remains one of the most influential works of poetry in the English language.

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