Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman, born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York, was a groundbreaking American poet, essayist, and journalist whose work celebrated the individual and the collective human experience. Best known for his iconic collection "Leaves of Grass," Whitman's writing is distinguished by its free verse style, vivid imagery, and deep connection to nature and humanity. As an outspoken advocate for democracy and social justice, he captured the spirit of a nation in transition, using his pen to explore themes of identity, sexuality, and the beauty of everyday life.

Whitman’s literary journey was as unconventional as his work, often challenging the norms of his time. With each poem, he invited readers to embrace their own individuality while connecting with the broader tapestry of American life. As you delve into his writings, you'll find a voice that resonates with warmth and authenticity, encouraging self-exploration and reflection. We invite you to explore the rich world of Walt Whitman’s literature in this app, where his unique perspective continues to inspire and provoke thought in readers of all ages.

Leaves of Grass

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
American poet Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, is a collection of poems notable for its frank delight in and praise of the senses, during a t…

Leaves of Grass (version 2)

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In honour of Walt Whitman's 200th birthday (31 May 2019) we bring you a solo recording of his seminal work Leaves of Grass.Originally publis…

The Wound Dresser

Read by R. S. Steinberg 4.6
The Wound Dresser offers a poignant glimpse into the heart of the American Civil War through the eyes of Walt Whitman. This collection of le…

Life and Adventures of Jack Engle: An AutoBiography

Read by Margaret Espaillat 4.4
This story ran as a serial in 1852 in the New York Sunday Dispatch, and for more than 160 years was buried in obscurity, unknown to the worl…

Specimen Days

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Specimen Days is essentially the great American poet Walt Whitman's scrap book. It documents most of his life's adventures, especially his e…

O Captain! My Captain!

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of "O Captain! My Captain!" This was the Weekly Poetry for the week of August 17, 2014…

Song of Myself

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Walt Whitman's best known poem - a vast and multitudinous celebration of American life in which the 'myself' of the title becomes at one wit…

Short Poetry Collection 119

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This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for April 2013.

Drum-Taps

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Drum Taps is the next collection of poems published by Walt Whitman after his famous Leaves of Grass. This collection is a direct response …

The Half-Breed: A Tale of the Western Frontier

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Published anonymously in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (with an earlier draft also appearing as “Arrow-Tip” in The Aristidean), The Half-Breed: A…

Old Ireland

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Old Ireland by Walt Whitman. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for August 1st, 2010.

Miracles

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 different recordings of Miracles, by Walt Whitman. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of March…

Long I Thought that Knowledge

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Long I Thought that Knowledge by Walt Whitman.This was the Weekly Poetry project for June 30,…

Myself and Mine

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of Myself And Mine by Walt Whitman.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 12, 2025. …

O Captain! My Captain!

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In honor of President’s Day, LibriVox brings you thirteen versions of O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman. This classic poem was written…

A Noiseless Patient Spider

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LibriVox volunteers bring you eight different readings of Walt Whitman’s A Noiseless Patient Spider, a weekly poetry project. (Summary by An…

Warble for Lilac-Time

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 6 different recordings of Warble for Lilac-Time by Walt Whitman.

A Prairie Sunset

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A Prairie Sunset is a reflective poem by Walt Whitman that captures the beauty and vastness of the American landscape. Through vivid imagery…

An Old Man's Thought of School

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 23 recordings of An Old Man's Thought of School by Walt Whitman. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for F…

Longings for Home

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Longings for Home by Walt Whitman. This was the Weekly Poetry project for August 26, 2012.Bor…

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