Song of Myself
Poetry
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Walt Whitman
Song of Myself Key Info
Key Facts
Writer: Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Original Title: Leaves of Grass (In which Song of Myself is included)
Source: Leaves of Grass (First published in 1855)
Written Time: 1840-1855
Published Date: 1855
Form: Free verse
Genre: Poetry, Transcendentalism
Tone: Celebratory, Reflective, Philosophical
Point of View: First-person, with a universal perspective
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Song of Myself Summary
Summary
“Song of Myself” is one of the greatest poems written by Walt Whitman. It first appeared in “Leaves of Grass” in 1855. Whitman continued to revise it throughout his life. The final version was published in 1892. The poem is long and divided into fifty-two sections. It is written in free verse without rhyme or regular rhythm. The speaker is Walt Whitman himself, but he speaks for all human...
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Song of Myself Theme
Themes:
Self and Individuality: The poem talks a lot about being yourself. Whitman celebrates who he is and says everyone should be proud of who they are. He believes everyone is special and unique.
Equality and Democracy: The poem celebrates the idea that everyone is equal. Whitman talks about how every person, no matter who they are, is important. He loves the idea of democracy, where every...
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