Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman, born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York, was a groundbreaking American poet, essayist, and journalist whose work celebrated the individual and the collective human experience. Best known for his iconic collection "Leaves of Grass," Whitman's writing is distinguished by its free verse style, vivid imagery, and deep connection to nature and humanity. As an outspoken advocate for democracy and social justice, he captured the spirit of a nation in transition, using his pen to explore themes of identity, sexuality, and the beauty of everyday life.
Whitman’s literary journey was as unconventional as his work, often challenging the norms of his time. With each poem, he invited readers to embrace their own individuality while connecting with the broader tapestry of American life. As you delve into his writings, you'll find a voice that resonates with warmth and authenticity, encouraging self-exploration and reflection. We invite you to explore the rich world of Walt Whitman’s literature in this app, where his unique perspective continues to inspire and provoke thought in readers of all ages.
I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing
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Walt Whitman
LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing by Walt Whitman. This was the Weekly Poetry project for…
Warble for Lilac-Time
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Walt Whitman
LibriVox volunteers bring you 6 different recordings of Warble for Lilac-Time by Walt Whitman.
Short Poetry Collection 113
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G. K. Chesterton and Walt Whitman
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for October 2012.
Short Poetry Collection 104
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Walt Whitman
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for January 2012.
Short Poetry Collection 087
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Walter de la Mare, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Walt Whitman
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for the month of March 2010.
Long I Thought that Knowledge
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Walt Whitman
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Long I Thought that Knowledge by Walt Whitman.This was the Weekly Poetry project for June 30,…
When I heard the Learn’d Astronomer
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Walt Whitman
Whitman claimed that after years of competing for "the usual rewards", he determined to become a poet. He first experimented with …
Short Poetry Collection 090
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Walt Whitman
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for the month of August 2010.
Short Poetry Collection 107
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Walter de la Mare, G. K. Chesterton, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for April 2012.
Short Poetry Collection 111
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Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jack London, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for August 2012.
Roots and Leaves Themselves Alone
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Walt Whitman
Walter "Walt" Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, in addition to publishing his poetry—was a volunteer nurse d…
Short Poetry Collection 093
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Walt Whitman
This is a collection of poems recorded by LibriVox volunteers for the month of December 2010.
Song of the Broad-Axe - stanza 4
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Walt Whitman
This Weekly Poem is an excerpt from Song of the Broad-axe (4th Stanza) by Walt Whitman, who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. …
Short Poetry Collection 108
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Walt Whitman
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for May 2012.
Song of Myself
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Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman's best known poem - a vast and multitudinous celebration of American life in which the 'myself' of the title becomes at one wit…
Short Poetry Collection 091
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Walt Whitman and Robert Frost
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for the month of September and October 2010.
Hush'd Be the Camps Today
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Walt Whitman
LibriVox readers bring you 16 readings of Hush'd Be the Camps Today by Walt Whitman, in honor of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's…
Love & Its Historical Shades: Poetic Expressions of Love Based on Varying Time Periods
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Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman and Thomas Wyatt
The theme around these poems is how poets expressed their ideas of love as well as the type of language used to convey said love through poe…
Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night
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Walt Whitman
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for June …
Song of Myself, section 51
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Walt Whitman
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Song of Myself, Section 51 by Walt Whitman.This was the Weekly Poetry project for February 20…