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“All architecture is what you do to it when you look upon it.”

Quote by Walt Whitman

Book:Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass

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Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass is a landmark volume in American poetry, renowned for its innovative use of free verse and its celebration of the human experience. The collection encompasses a wide range of subjects, from nature and the body to democracy and the soul. Whitman's work is characterized by its expansive vision and its celebration of the common man, making it a foundational text in the American literary canon. 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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