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Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

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3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Walt Whitman Initiative's annual open public reading of Walt Whitman's celebrated poem.

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September 15 @ 3:00 pm 6:30 pm

The Walt Whitman Initiative’s annual “Song of Myself” Marathon is an open public reading of Walt Whitman’s celebrated poem.

Readers volunteer to recite the 52 sections of “Song of Myself”, often personalizing their reading with an interpretation through song, dance, translation into different languages, musical accompaniment, or other original means. Interested in reading? Register below!

The 52 sections are performed sequentially without an intermission. Audience attendees are invited to sit on the Granite Prospect steps facing readers, while enjoying views of Manhattan Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge and East River.

The podium has a microphone that is connected to two speakers to amplify the recitations. A limited number of chairs will be available for those for whom sitting on the steps is difficult or uncomfortable.

Register As A Reader!

Please fill out the linked form below by Saturday, September 7 indicating your preferred three sections of “Song of Myself” (using the 1891-’92 edition’s breakdown of 52 sections).

Register as a Reader!

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Walt Whitman Song of Myself

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