Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" is a seminal work of American literature that embodies the spirit of individuality and the transcendental belief in the interconnectedness of all life. Composed of free verse poems, this collection celebrates the human experience, nature, and the essence of democracy. Its literary style, characterized by unconventional cadence and vivid imagery, defies the traditional norms of poetic form. The themes of self-reliance, democracy, and the beauty of the corporeal w ...