Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman

434 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics poetry inspiring reflective slow-paced

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"I am large, I contain multitudes" A Penguin Classic When Walt Whitman self-published his Leaves of Grass in July 1855, he altered the course of literary history. One of the greatest masterpieces of American literature, it redefined the rules of ...

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Moods

reflective 81%
inspiring 61%
emotional 42%
hopeful 29%
challenging 20%
relaxing 20%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 7%
sad 6%
dark 4%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 73% | Character: 15% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 69% | Yes: 19% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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