Song of Myself

"Song of Myself," a seminal poem by Walt Whitman, first emerged in his 1855 collection Leaves of Grass. Written in Whitman's distinctive free verse, the poem features a first-person narrator that transcends the historical figure of the poet, exploring themes of self and identity. Often regarded as the heart of Whitman's poetic vision, this acclaimed work reflects American life and the quest for self-understanding, drawing parallels to classical epics.