Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2009 [4:19 PM]

The use of Walt Whitman's Pioneers! O Pioneers! in a advertising campaign by Levi's jeans is a reminder of the enduring appeal -- and use -- of one of America's greatest poets.

In the latest episode of Conversations, LWC Professor of English Mark Dunphy discusses Whitman, his poetry and why he remains one of the most important poets in the history of the republic.

Click here to see the Levi's commercials and also download an MP3 file of Whitman reading his poem America.

The use of Walt Whitman's Pioneers! O Pioneers! in a current advertising campaign by Levi's jeans is a reminder of the enduring appeal -- and use -- of one of America's greatest poets.
 

In the latest episode of Conversations, LWC Professor of English Mark Dunphy discusses Whitman, his poetry and why he remains one of the most important poets in the history of the republic.
 

A weekly Internet show, Lindsey Wilson Conversations features a member of the LWC community discussing a topic of interest to him or her while enjoying a beverage of his or her choice.
 

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Click here to see the Levi's commercials and also download an MP3 file of Whitman reading his poem America.