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Quote by Walt Whitman

“O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless... of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?”

Quote by Walt Whitman

Book:Leaves of Grass

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

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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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Book:Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1860-1867

Source: Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1860-1867

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Book:The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, second edition

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