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Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was the people’s poet. He is perhaps the most individualistic literary figure that America has ever produced. He began working as a carpenter before his twelfth birthday. He also worked as a printer, teacher and editor and was volunteer nurse during the Civil War. Whitman’s poetry, all of which is collected in Leaves of Grass, is known for its free rhythms and lack of rhyme. In 1881, after many editions Leaves of Grass finally found a publisher willing to print it uncensored. It was only after his death that he could win appreciation in America for his original and innovative expression of American individualism.

Song of Myself

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Song of Myself Summary in English

The poem “Song of Myself has been composed by Walt Whitman. He was the most individualistic literary figure that America has ever produced. He tells about himself in this poem.

The poet enjoys himself and sings for the self. But he is not different from others. He tells himself that every atom of his blood belongs to his soul. He always assumes everything which is right. He also says that every atom of blood is the same in all human beings. He wanders with his pain which grows when a spike comes and touches the skin. 

Whatever he says, comes from his heart. He says that everyone in this world comes one by one. He always keeps feelings or thoughts in mind either good or bad. He is ready for every danger in his life. He accepts that life is not a bed of roses. It is full of difficulties and happiness as well. It is a finest gift given by God.

Here there are too many people who fight for the religion and the religious festivals. That is not good. Everyone should think that there is nothing in life. So always be happy and try to make others happy.

Song of Myself Summary in Hindi

‘द सॉग ऑफ माइसेल्फ’ वाल्ट वीटमैन द्वारा रचित एक सुन्दर कविता है । “वीटमैन” व्यक्तिनिष्ठ साहित्य के सर्वोत्तम कवि थे। उनसे पहले अमेरिका में उनके समान किसी कवि ने जन्म नहीं लिया था। इस कविता में कवि ने अपने बारे में और उन लोगों के बारे में कहा है जो हमेशा उन बातों को मान लेते हैं जो सही होती हैं।

वह भटकते रहते हैं क्योंकि उन्हें ऐसे लोगों से दुःख होता है जो दूसरों को कष्ट देते हैं जैसे एक काँटा किसी के चमड़े में चुभाने से होता है – वे कहते हैं कि इस दुनिया में जितने भी लोग हैं एक दूसरे के वाद आये हैं। वे कहते हैं कि जीवन भगवान की अनुपम देन है ! इसे खुशीपूर्वक जीना चाहिए । हमें यह कोशिश करनी चाहिए कि हम स्वयं खुश रह और दूसरों को खुश करने की कोशिश करें।

Song of Myself Questions & Answer:

A.  Answer the following questions orally