Two new editions of Leaves of Grass make use of materials from the Whitman Archive. McSweeney's two-volume deluxe edition features one volume of the text of Leaves of Grass and another volume of full-page images and transcriptions of related Whitman manuscripts. The new Oxford World's Classics edition, edited by Peter Riley, draws its Leaves of Grass texts from the various editions over the course of Whitman's career. We would like to thank both McSweeney's and Peter Riley for their generous donations in support of the ongoing work of the Whitman Archive.
We are pleased to announce the publication of nearly 800 newspaper editorials, likely authored by Whitman, that appeared in the Brooklyn Daily Times in the late 1850s. This project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, marks the first time that most of these editorials have appeared in print since their initial publication and represents a major reconsideration of Whitman's work during this period.
We are pleased to unveil our redesigned website, the work of several years and many individuals, and made possible by the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Users may notice changes, large and small, including reorganization of the site's major sections; improvements to image browsing, searching and faceting of results, and support for mobile devices; as well as new content. Other changes and improvements will be less obvious but are important for the sustainability of the project. Please note: We are continuing to make adjustments and correct errors introduced during the site overhaul. We thank you for your patience as we work to improve the experience for the Archive's users.