Literary Scholars & Authors - Leaves of Grass Self-Reflection

Sourcing for Real Simple 💌 Working on a piece about Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass as a self-reflection read and looking for authors, literary scholars, or book experts to weigh in on why it’s such a powerful choice for turning inward. If you’re familiar with the work, I’d love a quote or two on what themes, passages, or elements make it especially meaningful for self-reflection — with your name, title, and any relevant credentials. Feel free to drop it in the comments or email me at [email redacted]!