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Leaves of Grass

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by Walt Whitman

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Is it me or was this used as a BIG pice in PAPER TOWNS by:John Green
Megan Mweemba Yes, especially the "Song of Myself" section. …moreYes, especially the "Song of Myself" section. (less)
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624 pages for poems!!! I barely understand english , suitable for me?'
Maggie I would say that this book of poetry would be too advanced for a person learning English. You asked this question 10 months ago so perhaps you've adva…moreI would say that this book of poetry would be too advanced for a person learning English. You asked this question 10 months ago so perhaps you've advanced in your English studies.

However, if you want to learn a wide range of new vocabulary, you could definitely give this book a good try. Just make sure to have a dictionary close by! Good luck! (less)
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Which editions contain the poem, "When I Heard the Close of Day?"
Johnny They all should, in principle.
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Is Walt's introduction worth reading? Finding it a little hard to get on with.
Johnny The Introduction will depend on the precise edition, and there are more than 500 editions so far. In any case, I'd just try ploughing through it and g…moreThe Introduction will depend on the precise edition, and there are more than 500 editions so far. In any case, I'd just try ploughing through it and getting over with it. It'll help you appreciate the rest of the work more.(less)
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What is it about ?
Johnny Citing the description of the book, which is pretty accurate: "A collection of quintessentially American poems, the seminal work of one of the most in…moreCiting the description of the book, which is pretty accurate: "A collection of quintessentially American poems, the seminal work of one of the most influential writers of the nineteenth century."(less)
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