--- product_id: 235776 title: "Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry)" price: "12296CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/235776-leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition-dover-thrift-editions store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry) **Price:** 12296CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry) - **How much does it cost?** 12296CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/235776-leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition-dover-thrift-editions) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. This edition presents the original twelve poems from Whitman's premier 1855 publication of Leaves of Grass . Included are some of the greatest poems of modern times: "Song of Myself," "I Sing the Body Electric," and "There Was a Child Went Forth" (which in the first editions of Leaves of Grass were still nameless), works that continue to upset conventional notions of beauty and originality even today. Review: Original Edition of Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass”. Poetry at its most powerful! - Walt Whitman rewrote many versions of his iconic, superb poem “Leaves of Grass” throughout his long and richly nourishing life. I find this original version to be his best work — fresh, exuberant, utterly unadulterated by time and changed perspectives. Highly recommend buying this edition. Put aside enough time to gobble this edition all at once, if possible. Reading or rereading Whitman’s original 1855 edition is like nothing else you will ever experience. Keep a pen or pencil handy: you’ll want to emphasize passages and phrases you find especially wonderful or memorable. Audio versions are available and worthy, but you must read this masterpiece as a book of paper. Our minds process information seen or heard differently — try both if you wish. Trust me. This book may change your life. Review: Theres' some well- written erotica for which the author was punished for in the mid 1800's - It is a touching poignantly written masterpiece of a classic I go back and back to over the years! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #55,057 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Nature Poetry #12 in Poetry Literary Criticism (Books) #32 in Literary Criticism & Theory | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,166 Reviews | ## Images ![Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XdfRo-E4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Original Edition of Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass”. Poetry at its most powerful! *by J***N on February 21, 2026* Walt Whitman rewrote many versions of his iconic, superb poem “Leaves of Grass” throughout his long and richly nourishing life. I find this original version to be his best work — fresh, exuberant, utterly unadulterated by time and changed perspectives. Highly recommend buying this edition. Put aside enough time to gobble this edition all at once, if possible. Reading or rereading Whitman’s original 1855 edition is like nothing else you will ever experience. Keep a pen or pencil handy: you’ll want to emphasize passages and phrases you find especially wonderful or memorable. Audio versions are available and worthy, but you must read this masterpiece as a book of paper. Our minds process information seen or heard differently — try both if you wish. Trust me. This book may change your life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Theres' some well- written erotica for which the author was punished for in the mid 1800's *by M***E on June 16, 2026* It is a touching poignantly written masterpiece of a classic I go back and back to over the years! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My hero *by J***N on June 8, 2026* I sing the inspiration of Whitman. I crave the leaves of grass. To feel its coolness in the morning hours. Before the cruel heat of the day. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/235776-leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition-dover-thrift-editions](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/235776-leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition-dover-thrift-editions) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*