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Leaves of Grass
160 pages, 2009
Walt Whitman encourages us to celebrate our unique selves. He believes that every person is special and has something valuable to offer. So, don't be afraid to be yourself and let your individuality shine.
Whitman's Leaves of Grass invites us to explore the beauty and importance of nature. He sees nature as a source of inspiration and wisdom. So, take a moment to appreciate the natural world around you.
In Leaves of Grass, Whitman emphasizes the idea of unity in diversity. He suggests that despite our differences, we are all connected. This is a great reminder to respect and value the diversity around us.
Whitman encourages us to look into ourselves and reflect on our thoughts and feelings. He believes that self-reflection is key to personal growth. So, take some time to check in with yourself and see what you can learn.
Leaves of Grass reminds us of the fleeting nature of life. Whitman urges us to live in the moment and appreciate the present. So, don't wait for tomorrow, start living your best life today.
Quotes 5
I find it the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed.
Ralph Waldo Emerson - Transcendentalist philosopherIt is as if the beasts spoke. I think that Whitman is a remarkable man.
Henry David Thoreau - Naturalist, essayistThere is something at work in my soul which I do not understand. I am practically industrious—painstaking, a workman to execute with perseverance and labor—but besides this there is a love for the marvellous, a belief in the marvellous, intertwined in all my projects, which hurries me out of the common pathways of men, even to the wild sea and unvisited regions I am about to explore.
Bram Stoker - Dracula authorWhitman is America's poet...he is America.
Ezra Pound - Modernist poetI, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen when company comes, but I laugh, and eat well, and grow strong.
Langston Hughes - Harlem Renaissance poet
