Leaves of Grass Study Guide

Inscriptions" is the first section in "Leaves of Grass,", a collection of Walt Whitman's lifelong work. In this section, there are a number of poems with varying themes, although Whitman seems to focus on his ongoing relationship with the sea. The poet has a good rapport with the water and admires its mystery and beauty. The reader can surmise by the poetry that the author spent a great deal of time on the shores of bodies of water. Whitman sees large ships as being vessels that deserve reverence for their sheer size and capabilities in the waters. (read more)