by Whitman · Cluster: Identity · Free Verse · Eternal Return

Abstract

Dedicates the one (of contradictions) to Nationality while leaving in him the quenchless fire of revolt; democracy, the rebel, identity.

Connections

Archetypes: Rebel Themes & Concepts: Nationalism and Patriotism, Identity, Reform Forms & Genres: Free Verse

Testo integrale / Full text

Cluster: INSCRIPTIONS

Still though the one I sing,
(One, yet of contradictions made,) I dedicate to Nationality,
I leave in him revolt, (O latent right of insurrection! O
quenchless, indispensable fire!)