Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman

427 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics poetry inspiring reflective slow-paced

Description

In his quest for a truly native idiom, Walt Whitman (1819-1892) incarnated the American geography and its people in a new and transcendent poetic form. His monumental work, Leaves of Grass, celebrates sexuality, gender equality, and the astonishin...

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Moods

reflective 82%
inspiring 60%
emotional 40%
hopeful 27%
challenging 21%
relaxing 20%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 10%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 6%
dark 3%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 25%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 77% | Character: 13% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 71% | Yes: 18% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 67% | No: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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