Song Of Myself [Drama On 3]

Orson Welles read Whitman's trailblazing poem for the BBC Third Programme in 1953. In a new landmark reading of the poem, Welles's voice is interwoven with readings from a small cast of acclaimed actors - Michael Sheen, Clarke Peters, Julianna Jennings, Kyle Soller and Eleanor Bron. With an introduction from poet Mark Doty.

Reading of Whitman's poem Song of Myself, with excerpts from Orson Welles's 1953 version.