I Hear America Singing

I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear . . . . So begins one of the best-known poems in Walt Whitman s masterpiece, Leaves of Grass. From mason to woodcutter to mother & child, on rivers in valleys & across prairies, Whitman s poem is a lyrical celebration of the American spirit as it gives voice to the many faces of this land. Energized by Robert Sabuda s vibrant linoleum-cut illustrations, reminiscent of American folk here is Whitman s hymn to America, illustrated for the first time. Now every child can experience the power of Whitman s joyful song. The book includes an introduction by Lisa Tracy of the Walt Whitman Association in Camden, NJ. Compact format.