SONG OF MYSELF (The Original 1855 Edition & The 1892 Death Bed Edition)
By Walt Whitman
Length17h 55m
About this audiobook
Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself' is a groundbreaking work of American poetry that celebrates the beauty of the self and the interconnectedness of all beings. This dual edition combines the original 1855 version, which shocked readers with its bold exploration of themes like individualism and democracy, with the revised 1892 edition, written as Whitman approached the end of his life. The lyrical style of the poem, characterized by free verse and unconventional punctuation, reflects Whitman's belief in the power of language to convey the essence of human experience. Set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American society of the 19th century, 'Song of Myself' remains a timeless exploration of the human spirit and the complexities of identity. Walt Whitman, a poet known for his groundbreaking use of free verse and his celebration of democracy and the individual, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of the world around him to create 'Song of Myself'. His work as a nurse during the Civil War and his travels around America influenced his belief in the interconnectedness of all people and the importance of self-expression. Whitman's ability to capture the essence of the American experience in his poetry solidified his reputation as one of the most influential poets in American literary history. I highly recommend 'Song of Myself' to readers interested in exploring the complexities of human identity, the beauty of individualism, and the power of poetry to transcend time and place. Whitman's masterpiece continues to inspire readers to embrace their unique selves and connect with the world in profound ways.
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GenrePoetry
Length17 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SONG OF MYSELF (The Original 1855 Edition & The 1892 Death Bed Edition)
26Beginners
2Preface
27To the States
3Song of Myself (1855)
28On Journeys Through the States
4A Song for Occupations (1855)
29To a Certain Cantatrice
5To Think of Time (1855)
30Me Imperturbe
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6The Sleepers (1855)
31Savantism
7I Sing the Body Electric (1855)
32The Ship Starting
8Faces (1855)
33I Hear America Singing
9Song of the Answerer (1855)
34What Place Is Besieged?
10Europe the 72d and 73d Years of These States (1855)
35Still Though the One I Sing
11A Boston Ballad (1855)
36Shut Not Your Doors
12There Was a Child Went Forth (1855)
37Poets to Come
13Who Learns My Lesson Complete (1855)
38To You
14Great Are the Myths (1855)
39Thou Reader
15BOOK I. INSCRIPTIONS
40BOOK II: Starting from Paumanok
16One’s-Self I Sing
41BOOK III: Song of Myself
17As I Ponder’d in Silence
42BOOK IV. CHILDREN OF ADAM
18In Cabin’d Ships at Sea
43To the Garden the World
19To Foreign Lands
44From Pent-Up Aching Rivers
20To a Historian
45I Sing the Body Electric
21To Thee Old Cause
46A Woman Waits for Me
22Eidolons
47Spontaneous Me
23For Him I Sing
48One Hour to Madness and Joy
24When I Read the Book
49Out of the Rolling Ocean the Crowd
25Beginning My Studies
50Ages and Ages Returning at Intervals
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