7. 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 poet is to be transcendant
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.

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