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How many editions of Leaves of Grass did Walt Whitman produce during his lifetime?
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Walt Whitman
American poet Walt Whitman, photograph by Mathew Brady.
Walt Whitman produced nine editions of his seminal work, Leaves of Grass, during his lifetime.12
The publication history of the collection spans from the first edition in 1855 to the final "authorized" edition in 1892, the year of the poet's death. Throughout these decades, Whitman frequently revised, rearranged, and expanded the contents of the book, reflecting his evolving artistic vision and personal experiences.12