SONG OF MYSELF (The Original 1855 Edition & The 1892 Death Bed Edition)
By Walt Whitman
Length17h 34m
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 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Poems
26Eidolons
2LEAVES OF GRASS, 1855
27For Him I Sing
3LEAVES OF GRASS, 1855
28When I Read the Book
4Preface
29Beginning My Studies
5Song of Myself (1855)
30Beginners
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6A Song for Occupations (1855)
31To the States
7To Think of Time (1855)
32On Journeys Through the States
8The Sleepers (1855)
33To a Certain Cantatrice
9I Sing the Body Electric (1855)
34Me Imperturbe
10Faces (1855)
35Savantism
11Song of the Answerer (1855)
36The Ship Starting
12Europe the 72d and 73d Years of These States (1855)
37I Hear America Singing
13A Boston Ballad (1855)
38What Place Is Besieged?
14There Was a Child Went Forth (1855)
39Still Though the One I Sing
15Who Learns My Lesson Complete (1855)
40Shut Not Your Doors
16Great Are the Myths (1855)
41Poets to Come
17LEAVES OF GRASS, 1892
42To You
18LEAVES OF GRASS
43Thou Reader
19BOOK I. INSCRIPTIONS
44BOOK II: Starting from Paumanok
20One’s-Self I Sing
45BOOK III: Song of Myself
21As I Ponder’d in Silence
46BOOK IV. CHILDREN OF ADAM
22In Cabin’d Ships at Sea
47To the Garden the World
23To Foreign Lands
48From Pent-Up Aching Rivers
24To a Historian
49I Sing the Body Electric
25To Thee Old Cause
50A Woman Waits for Me
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