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Crossing Brooklyn ferry
Book • 1867
Walt Whitman's poem explores the themes of connection, time, and the shared human experience.
The poem reflects on the act of crossing the Brooklyn Ferry and considers the relationship between the speaker, the present, and future generations.
Whitman contemplates the sensory details of the journey, such as the river, the sky, and the people.
He marvels at the continuity of these experiences across time.
The poem suggests a deep connection between individuals, emphasizing that the speaker's feelings and observations are shared by those who will follow.
It celebrates the enduring nature of human experience and the unity of humanity through time.
The poem reflects on the act of crossing the Brooklyn Ferry and considers the relationship between the speaker, the present, and future generations.
Whitman contemplates the sensory details of the journey, such as the river, the sky, and the people.
He marvels at the continuity of these experiences across time.
The poem suggests a deep connection between individuals, emphasizing that the speaker's feelings and observations are shared by those who will follow.
It celebrates the enduring nature of human experience and the unity of humanity through time.
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Nate DiMeo reads this poem as part of the episode, focusing on themes of connection and transcendence.
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