Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman

fiction classics poetry inspiring reflective slow-paced

192 pages | first published 1855

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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 p...
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Moods

reflective 80%
inspiring 64%
emotional 43%
hopeful 32%
challenging 20%
relaxing 20%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 8%
informative 7%
sad 7%
dark 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 64% | Character: 20% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 20% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | Yes: 7%

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3.98

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