Spontaneous me, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

โ€œSpontaneous Meโ€ is one of Walt Whitmanโ€™s most daring and sensual poems, taken from the โ€œChildren of Adamโ€ section of Leaves of Grass. A hymn to the instinctive nature of human desire and its connection with the natural world. In this article you will find the original text in English, along with the translations into Italian and Spanish, with a reflection on the bodily and naturalistic language that made Whitman so revolutionary for his time.

“Spontaneous Me” รจ una delle poesie piรน audaci e sensuali di Walt Whitman, tratta dalla sezione “Children of Adam” di Leaves of Grass. Un inno alla natura istintiva del desiderio umano e alla sua connessione con il mondo naturale. In questo articolo trovate il testo originale in inglese, insieme alle traduzioni in italiano e spagnolo, con una riflessione sul linguaggio corporeo e naturalistico che rese Whitman cosรฌ rivoluzionario per il suo tempo. Continue reading Spontaneous me, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

As consequent, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

โ€œAs Consequent, etc.โ€ is a little-known praise by Walt Whitman to the river as a metaphor for life and poetry itself. In this article you will find the original text in English flanked by Italian and Spanish translations, with a brief comment on the symbolic meaning of water in Whitmanโ€™s work and the challenges of making his verse free in other languages. Continue reading As consequent, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

The Fall of the House of Usher, by Edgar Allan Poe ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ““๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

English translation by Enzo Martinelli of Edgar Alla Poeโ€™s short story, โ€œLa caduta della Casa degli Usher – The Fall of the House of Usherโ€, from his short story collection โ€œTales of Mysteries and Imaginationโ€, published in this blog in translation along with the original text in English of the story. Continue reading The Fall of the House of Usher, by Edgar Allan Poe ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ““๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Out of the cradle endlessly rocking, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

โ€œOut of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking,โ€ one of Walt Whitmanโ€™s most celebrated poems from Leaves of Grass โ€“ Sea-Drift, captures the haunting rhythm of memory, loss, and poetic awakening through the voice of a boy who witnesses the mourning song of a mockingbird by the sea. This blog post presents the poem in its original English version together with new Italian and Spanish translations by Enzo Martinelli, offering a multilingual perspective on Whitmanโ€™s meditation on death, longing, and the birth of the poetโ€™s song. Ideal for readers interested in poetry, translation, and American literature.โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹ Continue reading Out of the cradle endlessly rocking, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Edgar Allan Poe ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ““๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Edgar Allan Poe: A Legacy Born in Shadows and Genius

Marking the birth anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe offers the perfect moment to revisit the life and brilliance of one of literatureโ€™s most influential voices. This excerpt introduces readers to Poeโ€™s haunting biography, from his turbulent early years to his rise as a master of psychological depth and atmospheric storytelling. It highlights his revolutionary artistry in the shortโ€‘story formโ€”where he refined unity of effect, sharpened narrative tension, and shaped the modern horror taleโ€”and explores his groundbreaking creation of the detective genre through characters like C. Auguste Dupin. The blog post by Enzo Martinelli closes by tracing Poeโ€™s enduring legacy, showing how his innovations continue to shape contemporary fiction, inspire writers across genres, and captivate readers worldwide. Continue reading Edgar Allan Poe ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ““๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

I hear America singing, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

โ€œI Hear America Singing,โ€ one of Walt Whitmanโ€™s most celebrated poems from Leaves of Grass – Inscriptions, captures the vibrant rhythm of everyday American life through the voices of workers, artisans, and ordinary people. This blog post presents the poem in its original English version together with new Italian and Spanish translations by Enzo Martinelli, offering a multilingual perspective on Whitmanโ€™s tribute to individuality, labor, and national harmony. Ideal for readers interested in poetry, translation, and American literature. Continue reading I hear America singing, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Out of the rolling ocean, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Out of the Rolling Ocean โ€” Walt Whitmanโ€™s iconic poem from the Leaves of Grass cycle, specifically the Children of Adam section โ€” is presented here in its original English version alongside new Italian and Spanish translations by Enzo Martinelli. This multilingual edition highlights Whitmanโ€™s lyrical exploration of nature, connection, and the human spirit, offering readers a comparative literary experience across three languages. Continue reading Out of the rolling ocean, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Of the terrible doubt of appearances, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Walt Whitman, often hailed as the father of free verse, revolutionized poetry with his groundbreaking collection Leaves of Grass. Born in 1819, Whitman cast aside traditional forms and meters in favor of a fluid, expansive style that mirrored the democratic spirit of 19th-century America. His poetics embraced the body and the soul, the individual and the collective, the sacred and the mundaneโ€”merging them in a … Continue reading Of the terrible doubt of appearances, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Miracles, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

Walt Whitman, often hailed as the father of free verse, revolutionized poetry with his groundbreaking collection Leaves of Grass. Born in 1819, Whitman cast aside traditional forms and meters in favor of a fluid, expansive style that mirrored the democratic spirit of 19th-century America. His poetics embraced the body and the soul, the individual and the collective, the sacred and the mundaneโ€”merging them in a … Continue reading Miracles, by Walt Whitman ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“–

The Imp of the Perverse, by Edgar Allan Poe ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ““๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The Imp of the Perverse – from Poeโ€™s Tales of Mystery and Imagination, by Edgar Allan Poe – translated from English ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ into Italian ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น by Enzo Martinelli ยฉ 2025 Enzo Martinelli Considered the master of short story and the forerunner of the modern psychological thriller, Edgar Allan Poe (1809โ€“1849) revolutionised fiction with a surprisingly original and innovative production. Born in Boston, Poe went through … Continue reading The Imp of the Perverse, by Edgar Allan Poe ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ““๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ