Victurae Salutamus
The novel explores the lives of three women from different social classes in a small New England town during the American Civil War. The story revolves around their struggles, sacrifices, and personal growth as they navigate the challenges of war, poverty, and social inequality. Through their experiences, the novel highlights the importance of female solidarity, education, and economic independence.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1876 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Inspirational · 209 words
First lines
Shall we who are about to live, Cry like a clarion on the battle-field? Or weep before 't is fought, the fight to yield? Thou that hast been and yet that art to be Named by our name, that art the First and Last! Womanhood of the future and the past! Thee we salute, below the breath. Oh, give To us the courage of our mystery. . Pealing, the clock of Time Has struck the Woman's Hour. We hear it on our knees. For ah, no power Is ours to trip too lightly to the rhyme Of idle words that fan the summer air, Of bounding words that leap the years to come. Ideal of ourselves! We dream and dare. Victurae salutamus! _Thou_ art dumb.
[1] Written for the first commencement at Smith College.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Inspirational, Historical, Educational
- Length: 209 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Feminist Literature — The themes revolve around womanhood, empowerment, and the future of women.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and motivate, particularly addressing courage and idealism.
- Historical — The work references the past and future, situating itself within a historical context.
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victory · salvation · faith · redemption · spirituality · struggle · hope · perseverance · sacrifice · morality · identity · community