Robert Hass, the former poet laureate of the United States, explores one of Walt Whitman's most iconic poems, Song of Myself — and shares his... Robert Hass: On Whitman's 'Song Of Myself' Robert Hass: ...

Since Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, the famously banned poetry collection has inspired all kinds of contemporary artistic homages, including Breaking Bad subplots, illuminated ...

In 1858, the poet published a series of advice columns — titled "Manly Health and Training" — in which he recommends wearing a beard, taking a... Song Of My Self-Help: Follow Walt Whitman's 'Manly ...

Walt Whitman’s iconic 1855 poem “Song of Myself” has stood the test of time and is now regarded as one of the most acclaimed and influential poems written by an American. New Jersey illustrator Allen ...

Daniel Dell Blake doesn't want to fit in. He wants the right to stand out. But in a small fictional town of Elysium, New York, that's a dangerous wish. Blake is the main character in - Song of Myself: ...

Editor's note: Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day (#PoemInYourPocket), a day to celebrate poets and poetry. We encourage you to celebrate National Poetry Month by clipping out or printing out this poem ...

The posthumous publication of "Song of Myself," a previously unpublished novel by the late gay activist and Walt Whitman scholar, Arnie Kantrowitz has been released. Song Of Myself is a gay man's ...

This year marks Walt Whitman's 200th birthday, and what better way to salute the poet who gave us "Oh Captain! My Captain!" than with some happenings in and around Philadelphia. The legendary American ...

Walt Whitman wrote one of his most famous poems, Song of Myself, in 1855, but according to former United States poet laureate Robert Hass, it wasn't until much later that the poem acquired the name by ...