"Written as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln following his assassination, this poem by Walt Whitman reflects on leadership, sacrifice, and national grief in the wake of tragedy.
Music: Hymn - Scott Buckley"
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
From one of America's best loved and most important poets comes a masterpiece. Leaves of Grass is considered by many to be the greatest collection of poetry ever produced by an American. And this, the 1855 First Edition Text, is considered the strongest and most important of the many editions produced throughout Whitman's life. Here Whitman is at the height of his writing prowess, and no other edition would match it for strength and impact. 'The most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson"
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
From one of America's best loved and most important poets comes a masterpiece. Leaves of Grass is considered by many to be the greatest collection of poetry ever produced by an American. And this, the 1855 First Edition Text, is considered the strongest and most important of the many editions produced throughout Whitman's life. Here Whitman is at the height of his writing prowess, and no other edition would match it for strength and impact. 'The most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson"
"Walt Whitman’s O Me! O Life! is a reflective and philosophical poem that grapples with the struggles, frustrations, and futility of human existence. The speaker observes the repetitive hardships, selfishness, and plodding of life, questioning the purpose and value of individual effort amid so much suffering."
"Seer, prophet, visionary, preacher, Walt Whitman stands out as one of poetry’s towering anomalies: in celebrating the trees, water, sky and air, the bear, the eagle, the buffalo and the lion, Whitman expressed a uniquely democratic vision that encompasses not only the American continent but the entire universe. His passionate vehemence, his faith in the common man, and his unflinching pursuit of the truth gave form to an arsenal of ideas, inspiring and motivating generations of writers to come.
First published in 1855, when Whitman was 37, Leaves of Grass announced a new voice and style in American letters. It attempted to reach out to the common person with an optimistic epic that took the nation as its subject and encouraged readers to connect with nature and unite in a harmonious society where race and class are transcended.
Whitman continued expanding and revising Leaves of Grass until his death 1892, more than doubling its number of pages. This recording uses the final 1892 ‘Deathbed’ edition, presenting everything Whitman wrote in its final form."
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass is more than a collection of poetry—it is a celebration of life, humanity, and the boundless spirit of America. First published in 1855 and expanded throughout Whitman’s lifetime, this groundbreaking work shattered conventions with its bold free verse and candid exploration of identity, democracy, nature, love, and the human body. Each poem pulses with raw energy and unfiltered truth, inviting readers to embrace the beauty of the ordinary and the extraordinary alike.
From the iconic “Song of Myself” to meditations on the soul, death, and the ever-changing landscapes of the world, Whitman crafts a vision of unity that speaks as powerfully today as it did over a century ago. Leaves of Grass is not simply to be read—it is to be experienced. Its words inspire, provoke, and remind us of our shared humanity.
Perfect for lovers of poetry, philosophy, and timeless literature, this classic remains one of the most influential works ever written."
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