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Center Reads "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman
Read this classic and join in on the discussion! In 1855, Walt Whitman published—at his own expense—the first edition of “Leaves of Grass,” a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as Transcendentalism, which eschewed the general society and culture of the time, the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free verse style and previously unmentionable subject matter. Exalting nature, celebrating the human body and praising the senses and sexual love, the monumental work was condemned as “immoral.” Whitman continued evolving “Leaves of Grass” despite the controversy, growing his influential work decades after its first appearance by adding new poems with each new printing.
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Date
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 19:00 -Tuesday, December 1, 2020 20:00
Location
Online event