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To a Locomotive in Winter,
p. 603: This popular favorite was first published in the
New York Daily Tribune
of February 19, 1876, then in
Two Rivulets
(1876) and
Leaves of Grass
(1881) without revision.
p. 603: This popular favorite was first published in the
New York Daily Tribune
of February 19, 1876, then in
Two Rivulets
(1876) and
Leaves of Grass
(1881) without revision.
O
Magnet-South,
p. 604: Published as “Longings from Home” in
Leaves of Grass
(1860), the poem received its final form and present title in
Leaves of Grass
1881.
Magnet-South,
p. 604: Published as “Longings from Home” in
Leaves of Grass
(1860), the poem received its final form and present title in
Leaves of Grass
1881.
Mannahatta,
p. 606: Included in the 1860, 1867, and 1871 editions
of Leaves of Grass,
this poem appeared in 1881 with three final lines substituting for seven original lines (see endnote 100 to the “Death- bed” Edition).
p. 606: Included in the 1860, 1867, and 1871 editions
of Leaves of Grass,
this poem appeared in 1881 with three final lines substituting for seven original lines (see endnote 100 to the “Death- bed” Edition).
All Is Truth,
p. 607: “Leaves of Grass. 18” in 1860 and ”Leaves of Grass. 1” in the “Songs before Parting” annex to
Leaves of Grass
(1867), the poem achieved its current title in 1871.
p. 607: “Leaves of Grass. 18” in 1860 and ”Leaves of Grass. 1” in the “Songs before Parting” annex to
Leaves of Grass
(1867), the poem achieved its current title in 1871.
A Riddle Song,
p. 608: A new poem for the 1881 edition, “A Riddle Song” was first published in
Forney’s Progress
on April 17, 1880.
p. 608: A new poem for the 1881 edition, “A Riddle Song” was first published in
Forney’s Progress
on April 17, 1880.
Excelsior,
p. 609: “Poem of the Heart of the Son of Manhattan Island” in 1856 and “Chants Democratic. 15” in 1860, the poem gained its present title in 1867. It was revised until its publication in the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
p. 609: “Poem of the Heart of the Son of Manhattan Island” in 1856 and “Chants Democratic. 15” in 1860, the poem gained its present title in 1867. It was revised until its publication in the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
Ah Poverties, Wincings, and Sulky Retreats,
p. 610: First appearing
in Sequel to Drum-Taps
(1865-1866), the poem was republished with only one minor revision through all later editions up to 1881.
p. 610: First appearing
in Sequel to Drum-Taps
(1865-1866), the poem was republished with only one minor revision through all later editions up to 1881.
Thoughts,
p. 610: First titled “Thought” in 1860 and 1867, the poem gained its current title in 1871.
p. 610: First titled “Thought” in 1860 and 1867, the poem gained its current title in 1871.
Mediums,
p. 611: “Chants Democratic. 16” in 1860, this poem gained its present title in the 1867 edition and also appeared in Pas
sage to India
in 1871 before inclusion in the 1881
Leaves of Grass.
p. 611: “Chants Democratic. 16” in 1860, this poem gained its present title in the 1867 edition and also appeared in Pas
sage to India
in 1871 before inclusion in the 1881
Leaves of Grass.
Weave in, My Hardy Life,
p. 611: First published in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem was only slightly revised before achieving its final form in 1881.
p. 611: First published in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem was only slightly revised before achieving its final form in 1881.
Spain,
1873-74, p. 612: First appearing in the
New York Daily Graphic
of March 24, 1873, the poem was reprinted in
Two Rivulets
(1876) before inclusion in the 1881 edition
of Leaves of Grass.
1873-74, p. 612: First appearing in the
New York Daily Graphic
of March 24, 1873, the poem was reprinted in
Two Rivulets
(1876) before inclusion in the 1881 edition
of Leaves of Grass.
By Broad Potomac’s Shore,
p. 612: Published under this title in As a
Strong Bird on Pinions Free
(1872), the poem was also included in
Two Rivulets
(1876) before appearing in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
p. 612: Published under this title in As a
Strong Bird on Pinions Free
(1872), the poem was also included in
Two Rivulets
(1876) before appearing in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
From Far Dakota’s Canons,
p. 613: First appearing in the
New York Tribune
of June 18, 1876, as “A Death Sonnet for Custer,” the poem was included in the 1876 edition of
Leaves of Grass
before gaining its final position in the “From Noon to Starry Night” cluster in 1881.
p. 613: First appearing in the
New York Tribune
of June 18, 1876, as “A Death Sonnet for Custer,” the poem was included in the 1876 edition of
Leaves of Grass
before gaining its final position in the “From Noon to Starry Night” cluster in 1881.
Old War-Dreams,
p. 614: First appearing in
Sequel to Drum-Taps
(1865-1866), the poem was revised and published in 1867 and 1871 before its inclusion in the 1881 edition.
p. 614: First appearing in
Sequel to Drum-Taps
(1865-1866), the poem was revised and published in 1867 and 1871 before its inclusion in the 1881 edition.
Thick-sprinkled Bunting,
p. 615: First published as “Flag of Stars, Thick-sprinkled Bunting” in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem received its present title in 1871.
p. 615: First published as “Flag of Stars, Thick-sprinkled Bunting” in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem received its present title in 1871.
What Best I See in Thee,
p. 615: The dedication to Ulysses S. Grant first appeared in the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
p. 615: The dedication to Ulysses S. Grant first appeared in the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
Spirit That Form’d This Scene,
p. 616: This poem was a new inclusion in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
p. 616: This poem was a new inclusion in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
As I Walk These Broad Majestic Days,
p. 616: “Chants Democratic. 21” in 1860 and ”As I Walk Solitary, Unattended“ in the ”Songs before Parting“ annex to
Leaves of Grass
(1867), the poem was given its current title in 1871. It was revised until it achieved its final form in 1881.
p. 616: “Chants Democratic. 21” in 1860 and ”As I Walk Solitary, Unattended“ in the ”Songs before Parting“ annex to
Leaves of Grass
(1867), the poem was given its current title in 1871. It was revised until it achieved its final form in 1881.
A Clear Midnight,
p. 617: This was a new inclusion to the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
p. 617: This was a new inclusion to the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
Songs of Parting,
p. 618: This cluster is new to the 1881 edition, though all but two of the seventeen poems (“As at Thy Portals Also Death” and “The Sobbing of the Bells”) appeared in earlier editions.
p. 618: This cluster is new to the 1881 edition, though all but two of the seventeen poems (“As at Thy Portals Also Death” and “The Sobbing of the Bells”) appeared in earlier editions.
As the Time Draws Nigh,
p. 618: Originally titled “To My Soul” in the 1860 edition of
Leaves of Grass,
this poem was originally much longer and more personal; it was revised for inclusion in the “Songs before Parting” annex of 1867 and was retitled “As the Time Draws Nigh” in 1871.
p. 618: Originally titled “To My Soul” in the 1860 edition of
Leaves of Grass,
this poem was originally much longer and more personal; it was revised for inclusion in the “Songs before Parting” annex of 1867 and was retitled “As the Time Draws Nigh” in 1871.
Years of the Modern,
p. 618: Published as “Years of the Unper- formed” in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem took on its present title when it appeared in “Songs of Parting” in
Leaves of Grass
(1872).
p. 618: Published as “Years of the Unper- formed” in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem took on its present title when it appeared in “Songs of Parting” in
Leaves of Grass
(1872).
Ashes of Soldiers,
p. 620: First published in
Drum-Taps
of 1865 as “Hymn of Dead Soldiers,” this poem was also included in
Passage to India
of 1871, the 1872 edition of
Leaves of Grass,
and the 1876 companion volume
Two Rivulets.
p. 620: First published in
Drum-Taps
of 1865 as “Hymn of Dead Soldiers,” this poem was also included in
Passage to India
of 1871, the 1872 edition of
Leaves of Grass,
and the 1876 companion volume
Two Rivulets.
Thoughts,
p. 621: The first part of this poem was “Chants Democratic. 9” and the second part ”Chants Democratic. 11” in
Leaves of
Grass (1860). In 1867 the poems were combined and formed the first two sections of “Thoughts,” which was republished in 1871 and 1881.
p. 621: The first part of this poem was “Chants Democratic. 9” and the second part ”Chants Democratic. 11” in
Leaves of
Grass (1860). In 1867 the poems were combined and formed the first two sections of “Thoughts,” which was republished in 1871 and 1881.
Song at Sunset,
p. 623: Originally entitled “Chants Democratic. 8” in the 1860 edition, this poem gained its present title in 1867 was republished in 1871 and 1881.
p. 623: Originally entitled “Chants Democratic. 8” in the 1860 edition, this poem gained its present title in 1867 was republished in 1871 and 1881.
As at Thy Portals Also Death,
p. 625: This elegy to Whitman’s mother was new to the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
p. 625: This elegy to Whitman’s mother was new to the 1881 edition of
Leaves of Grass.
My Legacy,
p. 626: First published as “Souvenirs of Democracy” in
As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free
(1872), the poem was reprinted in
Two Rivulets
(1876) and appeared in
Leaves of Grass
(1881) under its present title.
p. 626: First published as “Souvenirs of Democracy” in
As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free
(1872), the poem was reprinted in
Two Rivulets
(1876) and appeared in
Leaves of Grass
(1881) under its present title.
Pensive on Her Dead Gazing,
p. 626: Appearing first in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem underwent minor revisions through its republication in 1867, 1871, and 1881.
p. 626: Appearing first in
Drum-Taps
(1865), the poem underwent minor revisions through its republication in 1867, 1871, and 1881.
Camps of Green,
p. 627: This poem shares the publication history of “Pensive on Her Dead Gazing,” appearing first in
Drum-Taps
(1865) and in final form in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
p. 627: This poem shares the publication history of “Pensive on Her Dead Gazing,” appearing first in
Drum-Taps
(1865) and in final form in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
The Sobbing of the Bells,
p. 628: First published in the Boston Daily
Globe
of September 27, 1881, it was included in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
p. 628: First published in the Boston Daily
Globe
of September 27, 1881, it was included in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
As They Draw to a Close,
p. 629: First published in
Passage to India
(1871) as “Thought,” the poem achieved its final form in 1881.
p. 629: First published in
Passage to India
(1871) as “Thought,” the poem achieved its final form in 1881.
Joy, Shipmate,
Joy!, p. 629: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
Joy!, p. 629: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
The Untold Want,
p. 629: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
p. 629: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
Portals,
p. 630: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
p. 630: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
These Carols,
p. 630: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
p. 630: Published with the current title and text in
Passage to India
(1871).
Now Finalé to the Shore,
p. 630: Published in
Passage to India
(1871) and included with minor revisions in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
p. 630: Published in
Passage to India
(1871) and included with minor revisions in
Leaves of Grass
(1881).
So Long!,
p. 630: First published in
Leaves of Grass
(1860), “So Long!” maintained its place as the farewell poem in all subsequent editions of
Leaves of Grass.
After 1860, the poem was shortened by more than twenty lines.
p. 630: First published in
Leaves of Grass
(1860), “So Long!” maintained its place as the farewell poem in all subsequent editions of
Leaves of Grass.
After 1860, the poem was shortened by more than twenty lines.
First Annex: Sands at Seventy,
p. 635: This cluster of sixty-five poems was first published in the miscellany
November Boughs
in 1888 (a year before Whitman’s seventieth birthday). “Sands at Seventy” was first included in
Leaves of Grass
in 1889. Like the poems of “Second Annex: Good-Bye My Fancy,” most of these poems were written after 1884.
p. 635: This cluster of sixty-five poems was first published in the miscellany
November Boughs
in 1888 (a year before Whitman’s seventieth birthday). “Sands at Seventy” was first included in
Leaves of Grass
in 1889. Like the poems of “Second Annex: Good-Bye My Fancy,” most of these poems were written after 1884.
Mannahatta,
p. 635: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 27, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888) with minor revision.
p. 635: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 27, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888) with minor revision.
Paumanok,
p. 635: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 29, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 635: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 29, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
From Montauk Point,
p. 635: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 1, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 635: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 1, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
To Those Who’ve Fail‘d,
p. 636: First published in the
New York Herald
on January 27, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888) with minor revision.
p. 636: First published in the
New York Herald
on January 27, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888) with minor revision.
A Carol Closing Sixty-nine,
p. 636: First published in the
New York Herald
on May 21, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 636: First published in the
New York Herald
on May 21, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
The Bravest Soldiers,
p. 636: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 18, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 636: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 18, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
A Font of Type,
p. 637: First published in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 637: First published in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
As I Sit Writing Here,
p. 637: First published in the
New York Herald
on May 14, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 637: First published in the
New York Herald
on May 14, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
My Canary Bird,
p. 637: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 2, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 637: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 2, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Queries to My Seventieth Year,
p. 637: First published in the
New York Herald
on May 2, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 637: First published in the
New York Herald
on May 2, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
The Wallabout Martyrs,
p. 638: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 16, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 638: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 16, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
The First Dandelion,
p. 638: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 12, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 638: First published in the
New York Herald
on March 12, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
America,
p. 638: This poem was published in the
New York Herald
of April 23, 1888, and then included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 638: This poem was published in the
New York Herald
of April 23, 1888, and then included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Memories,
p. 639: First published in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 639: First published in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
To-Day and Thee,
p. 639: First published in the
New York Herald
on April 23, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 639: First published in the
New York Herald
on April 23, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
After the Dazzle of Day,
p. 639: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 3, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 639: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 3, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Abraham Lincoln, Born
Feb. 12,
1809
, p. 639: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 12, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Feb. 12,
1809
, p. 639: First published in the
New York Herald
on February 12, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Out of May’s Shows Selected,
p. 640: First published in the
New York Herald
of May 10, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 640: First published in the
New York Herald
of May 10, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Halycon Days,
p. 640: First published in the
New York Herald
of January 29, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 640: First published in the
New York Herald
of January 29, 1888, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Fancies at Navesink,
p. 640: This group of eight poems was first published in the London publication
Nineteenth Century
in August 1885; all were included with the same text and title in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 640: This group of eight poems was first published in the London publication
Nineteenth Century
in August 1885; all were included with the same text and title in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Election Day, November,
1884, p. 643: First published in the
Philadelphia
Press of October 26, 1884, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
1884, p. 643: First published in the
Philadelphia
Press of October 26, 1884, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
With Husky-Haughty Lips, O Sea!,
p. 644: First published in
Harper’s Monthly
in March 1884, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 644: First published in
Harper’s Monthly
in March 1884, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Death of General Grant,
p. 645: First published in
Harper’s Weekly
on May 16, 1885, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 645: First published in
Harper’s Weekly
on May 16, 1885, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Red Jacket (From Aloft),
p. 645: First published in the
Philadelphia
Press of October 10, 1884, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 645: First published in the
Philadelphia
Press of October 10, 1884, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
Washington’s Monument, February, 1885,
p. 646: First published in the
Philadelphia Press
of February 22, 1885, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
p. 646: First published in the
Philadelphia Press
of February 22, 1885, the poem was included in the “Sands at Seventy” annex of
November Boughs
(1888).
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