Leaves of Grass, the Original 1855 Edition

For the college bookstore discount, apply to for the discount code. The original edition of Leaves of Grass had just 95 pages of poetry, and a lengthy introduction. The only titles were "Leaves of Grass" or a marker, indicating a new poem. The original book listed no author, with a small engraving of himself in a loose open shirt and tipped hat, one hand on hip, the other in his pocket (to "loafe" at that time meant to be seen idling stylishly about town). The engraving by Samuel Hollyer wa...