Cite Evidence: In his preface to Leaves of Grass, Whitman describes the American poet: “His spirit responds to his country’s spirit… he incarnates its geography and natural life… For such the expression of the American poem is to be transcendent and new… He is the equalizer of his age and land…” How well does Whitman live up to his own description? Bring in specific examples from “Song of Myself” to support your ideas.

Read the sentence. o many american writers, lots of times, talk about the topic of american personality. which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary? american poets, novelists, and writers often write about american identity american writers often write about the topic of being american. american authors often write about the topic of american identity. american writers often write about how to be an american. save and exit