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product_id: 93298731
title: "Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition"
price: "R487"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/93298731-leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition
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region: South Africa
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# Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition

**Price:** R487
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition
- **How much does it cost?** R487 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/93298731-leaves-of-grass-the-original-1855-edition)

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## Description

This unabridged edition of Leaves of Grass presents the original 1855 versions and limited formatting of Whitman's most famous poems, including "Song of Myself," "I Sing the Body Electric," and "There Was a Child Went Forth."

Review: Great little guide to Walt Whitman writings - Great little guide to Walt Whitman writings. A wonderful addition to my library. Everyone should read this piece off classic history.
Review: Five Stars - One of my all time favorites. Whitman was a true craftsman of words.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,793,046 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,013 in Poetry Literary Criticism (Books) #1,538 in Religious Poetry (Books) #4,176 in Literary Criticism & Theory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 219 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little guide to Walt Whitman writings
*by G***K on June 9, 2017*

Great little guide to Walt Whitman writings. A wonderful addition to my library. Everyone should read this piece off classic history.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by J***E on July 25, 2017*

One of my all time favorites. Whitman was a true craftsman of words.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring Words
*by D***N on March 20, 2021*

This is a great compilation of the original "Leaves of Grass". My only disappointment is the small size of the print.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-07*