Stanza 33 is another that illustrates Whitman’s observations of himself, nature, and his fellow humans. At a minimum, read stanzas 1 and 52 because they are excellent examples of Whitman’s celebrations. This might be a good teaching moment to share with students Whitman’s penchant for continual revision, even of previously published works.īegin by reading selected portions of “Song of Myself,” or even the entire poem, focusing on Whitman’s celebration, not only of himself but also the natural world and the America he inhabits. The 1891-1892 “deathbed edition,” the last published during Whitman’s life, includes the “final” version of the poem. Walt Whitman revised his poem “Song of Myself” a number of times for publication in his oft-revised book Leaves of Grass. Why not use this as an opportunity to mark your year of poetry with a composition celebration? Feinberg-Whitman Collection, Prints and Photographs Division.At this time of the school year, many of us are preparing to send our students to the next grade level, the next school, or out into the world. The following guest post, part of our “Teacher’s Corner” series, is by Rebecca Newland, a Fairfax County Public Schools Librarian and former Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress. Celebrating Ourselves through Whitman’s “Song of Myself”
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