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In the 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass, Whitman famously wrote, "I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and
loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of summer grass" ( Leaves of Grass [Brooklyn: n.p., 1855]
In the 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass, Whitman famously wrote, "I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and
loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of summer grass" (Leaves of Grass [Brooklyn: n.p., 1855],
Revised and reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of
Reprinted under the new title "To the Pending Year" in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of an original
India or South American port—as far as possible with foreign hands and only American officers—the captain
One of the principals goes as supercargo, unless the captain be a principal.
of this account of the illegal slave trade is strengthened by first-hand accounts such as that of Captain
Captain Delano stated in the "Maryland Colonization Journal" that he "was to take these things to Gardiner's
successful, having landed her cargo somewhere on the coast of Cuba, she is usually burned or sunk, and captain
of this account of the illegal slave trade is strengthened by first-hand accounts such as that of Captain
Captain Delano stated in the "Maryland Colonization Journal" that he "was to take these things to Gardiner's
first edition of Leaves of Grass thirteen years later, where he famously writes, "I loaf and invite my
soul, / I lean and loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of summer grass," and later asking his
first edition of Leaves of Grass thirteen years later, where he famously writes, "I loaf and invite my
soul, / I lean and loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of summer grass," and later asking his
the balmy coolness and the voluptuousness of the scene had led me into, being thus broken in upon, my
—This individual, my enemy, and I, had differed upon a matter of opinion; a sharp word had passed, and
To such an one will I doff my beaver. Whitman here means to tip his hat.
For my part, I have had serious thoughts of getting up a regular ticket for President and Congress and
It is my impression, too, that we should poll a pretty strong vote. We number largely in the land.
Compare to, "I loafe and invite my soul,/ I lean and loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of summer
eagerly scanned to discover the object of my labours.
, and brighter, and more precious than earthly jewels; but in vain, for it eluded my sight.
which had been showered upon my mind. * * * * * * * The agitation of my thoughts, however, broke my slumbers
I slowly wended my way homeward, my soul improved in knowledge, and determined to treasure during life
.; Compare to, "I loafe and invite my soul,/ I lean and loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of
account of a wondrous and important discovery, a treatise upon which would fill up the principal part of my
Some years ago, when my judgement was in the bud, I thought riches were very desirable things.
But I have altered my mind. Light has flowed in upon me. I am not quite so green as I was.
These are exceptions to the correctness of my assertions with regard to the evil effects of tobacco;
Venice : "SHYLOCK: 'Signior Antonio, many a time and oft / In the Rialto you have rated me / About my
moneys and my usances: / Still have I borne it with a patient shrug, / For sufferance is the badge of
of Venice: "SHYLOCK: 'Signior Antonio, many a time and oft / In the Rialto you have rated me / About my
moneys and my usances: / Still have I borne it with a patient shrug, / For sufferance is the badge of
My two acquaintances were both born and bred in the city; they both were sent to good schools; both had
And yet no man can differ more from my friend H OM than does my friend T OM .
My friend H OM is, at the same time, very much of a gentleman in his manners.
Now all that my friend H OM is not , my friend Tom B EPRIM is .
When I meet H OM in the street, he always grasps my hand, and salutes me by my first name.
an enormous basket, containing a towel, fishing tackle, and incalculable quantities of provisions; Captain
But my limits will not allow me to expatiate upon the events of this interesting voyage.
—A dusky mist spread itself before my eyes.
I wandered far, far away from my then and there existence.
scenes long since past, and faces that may never more greet my view.
—I saw every particular tree, and hill, and field, my old haunts.
—This is what I dread: for I have not enjoyed my young time.
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) under the title "Shakspere-Bacon's Cipher.
Sea Captains, Young or Old
Wisdom mentioned by Whitman is Captain William A.
Wisdom mentioned by Whitman is Captain William A.
expression changed, and his face greeted ours with an arch confiding smile, as much as to say "I know, my
Queries to My Seventieth Year
This poem later appeared as "Calamus No. 40," Leaves of Grass (1860); as "That Shadow My Likeness," Leaves
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
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
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).; Transcribed from a digital image of a micfrofilm copy of an original
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
O Captain! My Captain!
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.
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.
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
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 .
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
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
My heart to night Runs over with the fullness of content;" —which we have marked for publication.
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
My Departure
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 71st Year
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
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!"
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.
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,
I am but in the beginning of life, and my heart has not lost its sympathy with the cheerful and bright
My old friends, Mr.
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.
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
Indeed, had there been a little hurrahing, we might (my companion and I,) have fancied ourselves some
Lighting his pipe very deliberately, he proceeded to catechise me as to my name, birth-place, and lineage—where
I was from last, where I was staying, what my occupation was, and so on.
He volunteered the information that he was a Universalist in his religious belief, and asked my opinion
now pretty far advanced, Aunt Rebby wended on her way towards the east; and the old man, with I and my