“Have you reckon’d a thousand acres much? have you reckon’d the earth much? Have you practis’d so long to learn to read? Have you felt so proud to get at the meaning of poems?”
Quote by Walt Whitman
Work
Song of Myself, and Other Poems
'Song of Myself, and Other Poems' is a seminal work of American literature, compiled by Walt Whitman. The collection includes the eponymous 'Song of Myself,' a long poem that celebrates the individual and the American experience. The volume showcases Whitman's unique style and his advocacy for a democratic and inclusive vision of society. more
Author
Walt Whitman
American poet, considered one of the pioneers of American poetry. His work, 'Leaves of Grass,' has had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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