“I sing the body electric, The armies of those I love engirth me and I engirth them, They will not let me off till I go with them, respond to them, And discorrupt them, and charge them full with the charge of the soul.”
Book:Leaves of Grass
Quote by Walt Whitman
Work
Leaves of Grass
Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' is a landmark work in American literature, featuring free verse and celebrating the beauty of nature and the human spirit. The collection encompasses a wide range of subjects, from the mundane to the profound, reflecting Whitman's belief in the inherent worth of every individual. more
Author
Walt Whitman
American poet, considered one of the pioneers of American poetry. His work, 'Leaves of Grass,' has had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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