Song of Myself

Published in 1855 as part of Walt Whitman's collection 'Leaves of Grass,' 'Song of Myself' is a seminal poem that celebrates American life and the interconnectedness of the self with the universe. The poem consists of 52 sections, or 'Cantos,' reflecting the weeks of the year, and includes notable passages such as Canto 6 ('What is grass?') and Canto 25 ('I sound my barbaric yawp!'). This 1904 edition, published by the Roycroft Press, showcases Whitman's innovative style and profound themes of individuality and universality.