Poetry section lesson -02
Song of myself
ABOUT POET
Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist.
He was the most individualistic literary figure of America.
Before his 12th birthday he worked as a carpenter . He also worked as a printer, teacher, editor (Brooklyn eagle), volunteer nurse during civil war.
Born: 31 May 1819, West Hills, New York, United States
Died: 26 March 1892, Camden, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:- American
Type of poet :- People's of poet
Works:- leaves of grass (1855), Drum-Taps, (1866)
Mother:- Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Father:- Walter Whitman
Wife :- He was never married
SONG OF MY SELF (Summary)
Walt Whitman is one of the most individualistic literary figures of America, wrote the poem song of myself. In this poem he tells about himself.
The poet tells himself, that every atom of his blood is the same in all human being , whatever he says come from his heart. He is ready for every danger in his life and except that life is not a bed of roses as it is full of difficulties. He says that it is not good that peoples fight for his religion and religious festival. He also says that everyone should be happy and tries to make other happy.
WORD POWER
Celebrate - मनाना
Assume- मानना
Loaf- भटकना
Lean- आराम से बैठना या लेटना
Spear- शूल/ भाला
Creeds- पंथ/ मजहब
School- विद्यालय/ सोच की बेबस्था
In abeyance- निलंबित
Sufficed- प्रयाप्त
Harbour- बंदरगाह / मानना
Hazard- खतरा
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