Leaves of Grass

Written by Walt Whitman

Narrated by Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

"Leaves of Grass" is a seminal work of American literature, a poetry collection authored by Walt Whitman. First published in 1855 and repeatedly revised and expanded upon throughout Whitman's lifetime, it is a celebration of humanity, nature, love, and the vastness of the American experience. The poems are noted for their free verse and candidly open exploration of sensuality, self, and the interconnectedness of all things. Among its most famous sections is "Song of Myself," where Whitman delves deep into the concept of the individual and the collective, connecting the tangible with the transcendental.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stream Readers
• Release date: Oct 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368943497

Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman (1819–92) was an influential American poet and essayist, and is credited with being the founding father of free verse. He first published his culturally significant poetry collection ‘Leaves of Grass’ in 1855 from his own pocket, and revised and expanded it over thirty years. It is an essential element of America’s literary tradition, much taught in schools and universities around the world.

Reviews for Leaves of Grass

[Findlaigh Shawe · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Is there a thing more egregious,
in thought or in deed,
than to visit upon a neighbor
such calamities
as to chase his livestock
from their paddock,
his pigs from their pens, and with lard and salted stock
make soup from his hens?

There is indeed...

I avow it is a greater sin
to read the verses of
Walt Whitman
as one calls for
bids at a cattle auction



The printed word has evolved. We read with our eyes and with our ears.

I assume the materials in your e-print catalogue are set in legible font on pristine pages. In other words, readable content.

Execrably narrated content is no more 'readable' than ebook content rendered in black font on a black background with unalterable settings.

No one who enjoys Whitman wants to hear him read as badly as this.