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"Song of Myself" is a poem by Walt Whitman (1819–1892) that is included in his work Leaves of Grass. It has been credited as "representing the core of Whitman's poetic vision." It has been credited as "representing the core of Whitman's poetic vision."
While Whitman has famously proclaimed (in "Song of Myself") his poetry to be "Nature without check with original energy", scholars have discovered that Whitman borrowed from a number of sources for his Leaves of Grass. For his Drum-Taps, for instance, he lifted phrases from popular newspapers dealing with Civil War battles. [32]
Song for All Seas, All Ships " To-day a rude brief recitative," Leaves of Grass (Book XIX. Sea-Drift) Song of Myself" I celebrate myself, and sing myself," Leaves of Grass (Book III.) 1855 Song of Prudence " Manhattan's streets I saunter’d pondering," Leaves of Grass (Book XXIV. Autumn Rivulets) Song of the Answerer
"I Contain Multitudes" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, the opening track on his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways (2020). It was released as the album's second single on April 17, 2020, through Columbia Records. [2] [3] The title of the song is taken from Section 51 of the poem "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman. [4]
Pages in category "Poetry by Walt Whitman" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. ... Song of Myself; Song of the Open Road (poem) T.
"A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails." — Donna Roberts ... These people force me to examine myself, encourage me to grow." — Cher ... — Walt Whitman ...
“Watching your daughter being collected by her date feels like handing over a million dollar Stradivarius to a gorilla.” — Jim Bishop “It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing ...
Walter Whitman Jr. (/ ˈ hw ɪ t m ə n /; May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. [1]