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"Revenge and Requital," the narrator concludes of the redeemed main character Philip that "Some of my
where the narrator reflects on his own death: "There is many a time when I could lay down, and pass my
In one scene where Whitman describes the death of a child, in the autobiographical "My Boys and Girls
fiercely, and rack my soul with great pain."
A Fact," a reader denoted solely as "R" explained in the letter: "My feelings were very much excited
to the oppressive factory conditions created by the capitalist factory owners that he called "The Captains
to the oppressive factory conditions created by the capitalist factory owners that he called "The Captains
I was alone, the family of my host having gone on some visit to a neighbor.
Insensibly, my consciousness became less and less distinct; my head leaned back; my eyes closed; and
my senses relaxed from their waking vigilance.
The person to whom I spoke stared in my face surprisedly.
"Himself hung it around my neck," said the veteran.
And the gentle creature blushes at my protestations of love, and leans her cheek upon my neck.
"My brother, thus have I lived my life. Your look asks me if I have been happy.
"My brother, a maiden's tears washed my stern resolves away.
Various fortune followed my path.
But I can lay my hand upon my heart, and thank the Great Master, that the sunshine has been far oftener
men and their maneuvers that I was now gazing An invalid-looking man came slowly up the hill while my
The man, at my request, showed me one of the globules which he was in the habit of taking daily.
I shall remember that dinner to my dying day. We pulled up stakes, and put for home.
I made my bed in the furled sail, watching the stars as they twinkled, and falling asleep so.
An indescribable serenity pervaded my mind—a delicious abnegation of the ties of the body.
My old friends, Mr.
I am but in the beginning of life, and my heart has not lost its sympathy with the cheerful and bright
equipages roll by—I see the respectful bow at the presence of pride—and I curse the contrast between my
The lofty air—the show of dress—the aristocratic demeanor—the glitter of jewels—dazzle my eyes; and sharp-toothed
Why: should my path be so much rougher than theirs? Pitiable, unfortunate man that I am!
to be placed beneath those whom in my heart I despise—and to be constantly tantalized with the presence
.; Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; "Old Age Echoes" was the title given to a collection of four
poems first published in Lippincott's Magazine: Sounds of the WinterReprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (
The Unexpress'dReprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891).
Sail Out for Good, Eidólon YachtReprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891).
After the ArgumentReprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891).; Reprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891).
The Captain's Daughter.
journal of James Brooke, Esq., of Sarawack, (now agent for the British government in Borneo.) by Captain
Burke, Chatham, Adam Clarke, Lord Clive, Captain Cook, Fox, Franklin, Warren Hastings, Bishop Heber,
"My child!" she cried, in uncontrollable agony, "O! my child!"
This sentence and the preceding one, beginning "My child," first appeared, with minor differences, in
first sentence was revised further for publication as "Little Jane:" in "The Reformed," it reads "'My
she cried, in uncontrollable agony, 'my child! you die!'" Then there was silence awhile.
.; This sentence and the preceding one, beginning "My child," first appeared, with minor differences,
first sentence was revised further for publication as "Little Jane:" in "The Reformed," it reads "'My
she cried, in uncontrollable agony, 'my child! you die!'"
though shining out very brightly by fits and starts, seemed incapable of conveying any warmth, I took my
hat, which I was able to keep on my head not without considerable effort.
My flesh quivered with the bitter coldness of the air. My breath appeared steam. Qu-foo-o!
I gave an extra pull of my hat over my brows—a closer adjustment of my collar around my shoulders, and
way homeward, imbue my fancy with a kindred glee and joyousness!
This naval Captain has not been identified.
.; This naval Captain has not been identified.; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
The following officers were then unanimously elected for the ensuing year: Captain —WILLIAM H.
New-York is my birth-place.
Of my brothers and sisters I shall introduce only one, my brother Matthew, not quite two years younger
I was intended for the profession of the law; though, being lazy in my studies, it was not until my twenty-first
The very first day of my appearance there, about the middle of the morning, there came to see my master
My eyesight seemed to waver, my head felt dizzy, and a feeling of deadly nausea came over me.
Barcoure was a young man—like my hero.
Indeed it may be found, before the end of my story, that the right of main personage may lie between
advance any farther, it were well for me to remind the reader that I seek to paint life and men, in my
little son, Prince Arthur, who was taken prisoner by his usurping uncle: "Grief fills the room up of my
had you such a loss as I, I could give better comfort than you do.— I will not keep this form upon my
head, When there is such disorder in my wit.
My boy, my Arthur, my fair son!
My life, my joy, my food, my all in the world, My widow–comfort, and my sorrow's cure!"
.; Reprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891). Transcription not currently available.
Whitman Archive has not yet verified publication information for this poem.; Reprinted in Good-bye My
My 71st Year
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
My Boys and Girls MY BOYS AND GIRLS.
Yet such is the case, as I aver upon my word.
Several times has the immortal Washington sat on my shoulders, his legs dangling down upon my breast,
Right well do I love many more of my children. H. is my "summer child."
But shall I forget to mention one other of my children?
Because issues of The Rover do not include a publication date, there is some disagreement about when "My
suggests March or April 1844—between March 27 and April 20, 1844—as the likely date of publication of "My
For more information on the autobiographical aspects of the story and its publication, see "About 'My
My Canary Bird
mentions in a letter to Richard Maurice Bucke on February 16, 1888: "it is chilly here as I finish this—my
My Departure
see also a letter Whitman writes to his niece, Jessie Louisa Whitman, on March 6, 1887: "Well I had my
see also a letter Whitman writes to his niece, Jessie Louisa Whitman, on March 6, 1887: "Well I had my
"Come, Said My Soul" was reprinted in the New York Daily Tribune, 19 February 1876, and on the title
[Out from Behind This Mask]Reprinted as "Out from Behind This Mask: To confront My Portrait, illustrating
[Come, said my Soul]According to the Comprehensive Reader's Edition of Leaves of Grass, this poem appeared
Two Rivulets" section of Two Rivulets (1876).; Reprinted as "Out from Behind This Mask: To confront My
.; Reprinted as "Interpolation Sounds" in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
.; Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
.; This poem later appeared as "Calamus No. 40," Leaves of Grass (1860); as "That Shadow My Likeness,
My heart to night Runs over with the fullness of content;" —which we have marked for publication.
I am convinced of one thing, (I must say my say out,) that even cleaning and salting fish for a few hours
I've no idea of losing my dog by a darned shirk!"
On the same occasion there was the prettiest of marine exhibitions—prettier, to my eyes, than any New
in, and throwing out of those lines, and the rapid depositing of fish in the boats, which seemed, to my
My friends on sea-bass intent (they were waiting for a particular wind, or something to complete their
I know from the frequent bent of my own feelings, that yearning for the freshness and quiet of the country—that
published as a two-volume book in the United States in 1848, entitled The History of Rinaldo Rinaldini, Captain
Yes, Messrs. of the city: I have found no precept more strongly taught, by my rambles among this often
An old woman, the mistress of the place, bustled about, and regaled my repast with many words: her husband
nine children lived home—they had no servants—that they were rich—and that they seized ravenously on my
published as a two-volume book in the United States in 1848, entitled The History of Rinaldo Rinaldini, Captain
For my own part, I have more than once chosen the latter alternative.
In my next letter, I shall take the reader 'way to the jumping off place of the island. P AUMANOK .
Many old sportsmen, who used to put up at Captain Dodd's, there, will feel surprised to see the familiar
In my former notes on the grave yards of east Long Island, I find it omitted the following inscription
aged 80 years Here sleeps te Body tombed in its Dust Till Christ shall Come & raise it with the Just My
Soul ascended to te Trone of God Where with sweet Jesus now I make Aboad Then hasten after Me my dearest
Also, at his feet Lie the remains of his youngest son JONATHAN HORTON The first captain of Cavalry in
AN ADVENTURE ON HEMPSTEAD PLAINS, YEARS AGO One of my old friends for the last fifteen years has made
of these occasions, some ten years since, that he met with a little adventure wherewith he has, in my
My friend aforesaid had gone out to shoot on the Plains (stopping awhile on his way farther east) one
My friend was indeed tired, and thankfully accepted the honest fellow's offer.
My friend, be it known, is the most modest of men—and now what the deuce to do, was the question.
CHURCH—AN HOUR AMONG THE PICTURES OF THE INTERNATIONAL ART UNION I have just been up paying one of my
It has grown into my very soul.
O Captain! My Captain!
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Transcribed from a digital image of a micfrofilm copy of an original
poems published as the cluster "Old Age Echoes" in Lippincott's Magazine were reprinted in Good-bye My
.; Reprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891). Transcription not currently available.
You traitor to my dead father—robber of his children! I fear to think on what I think now!"
"Why are you crying, my little son?" said he.
"My brother is sick," answered the child. "I have no father. He is dead."
"What is your name, my poor boy?" he asked. "Adam Covert," said the child.
Reprinted as "Interpolation Sounds" in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
When reprinted in "Good-Bye My Fancy," the poem included the note, "General Sheridan was buried at the
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
It was included without the note in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
This poem later appeared as "Calamus No. 40," Leaves of Grass (1860); as "That Shadow My Likeness," Leaves
Queries to My Seventieth Year
expression changed, and his face greeted ours with an arch confiding smile, as much as to say "I know, my