Edgar Allan Poe Timeline
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What effect did the legal prosecution threat have on the sales of Leaves of Grass?

  • Increased the sales (correct)
  • Caused a temporary increase followed by a decrease in sales
  • Decreased the sales
  • Had no impact on the sales
  • What was Whitman's primary objective in writing Leaves of Grass?

  • To discuss the failures of the United States
  • To promote European culture
  • To explore his self and individuality (correct)
  • To criticize American democracy
  • Which motif did Whitman focus on in Leaves of Grass according to the text?

  • Analyzing African literature
  • Exploring European history
  • Celebrating democracy and the USA (correct)
  • Discussing Asian philosophies
  • How did Whitman define the complete self according to the text?

    <p>Combination of physical and spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception do some critics have about Whitman's concept of self?

    <p>That it is egotistical</p> Signup and view all the answers

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