One reason Whitman's collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, was so controversial for its time is that some of the poems' sexual content and language was shocking for the time. Whitman's open and frank exploration of human sexuality, including themes of love and desire, challenged the prevailing social norms and norms of modesty in 19th-century America.
What was one reason Whitman's collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, was so controversial for its time?
Some of the poems' sexual content and language was shocking for the time.
Some of the poems sounded strikingly similar to the work of English poets at the time.
Some of the poems championed the continuation of the slave trade.
Some of the poems were highly critical of the working class and immigrant populations.
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