by Whitman · Cluster: Nationalism and Patriotism · Democracy · Liberty Political Freedom
Abstract
An occasional greeting wafting America’s love and good-will across the sea to the Paris Exposition, celebrating fraternity among nations and inherited debts to forebears.
Connections
Motifs: City Themes & Concepts: Nationalism and Patriotism, Democracy, Friendship Forms & Genres: Ode
Testo integrale / Full text
Cluster: GOOD-BYE MY FANCY
Add to your show, before you close it, France,
With all the rest, visible, concrete, temples, towers, goods,
machines and ores,
Our sentiment wafted from many million heart-throbs, ethereal but solid,
(We grand-sons and great-grandsons do not forget your grandsires,)
From fifty Nations and nebulous Nations, compacted, sent oversea to-day,
America’s applause, love, memories and good-will.