Leaves of Grass

Breaking the norms through his context and structure of poetry, Walt Whitman's seminal work, Leaves of Grass, brought a new vision to and for America. From freedom to slavery, love to sexuality, and war to peace, he covered a span of topics to provide a holistic ideal for a masterpiece. A major force in the world to get introduced to new literature, the bold and unabashed poetry came as a fresh voice which was here to stay. The collection remains an epitome of a classic. It touches the horizons to explore and expand the then understanding of existence and democracy. Whitman has lived through this text for ages and will continue to do so. He poured his identity into each poem, making it personalized, yet universal enough to guide and educate the people reading it; a true characteristic of a foundational text which can establish the roots of resistance.