Description

This curated collection of poetry published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson is ideal introduction to the poetry of Walt Whitman. It features a selection of works from Whitman’s famous and controversial collection, Leaves of Grass and also includes well-known pieces like “O Captain! My Captain!”.

One of the most influential American poets, Whitman was celebrated both during his lifetime and ever since, he is widely considered to be the father of free verse. During the American Civil War he worked in hospitals caring for the wounded, and his own funeral in 1892 was a public event.