Canada by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1895)
The poem explores the speaker's longing for a distant land, Canada, which represents freedom and a sense of belonging. The speaker describes the country's natural beauty, from its mountains to its rivers, and expresses a deep emotional connection to it. The poem also touches on the idea of exile and the pain of being separated from one's homeland.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Historical · 335 words
First lines
_England_, _father and mother in one_, / _Look on your stalwart son_. / Sturdy and strong, with the valour of youth, / Where is another so lusty? / Coated and mailed, with the armour of truth, / Where is another so trusty? / Flesh of your flesh, and bone of your bone, / He is yours alone.
_England_, _father and mother in one_, / _See the wealth of your son_. / Forests primeval, and virginal sod, / Wheat-fields golden and splendid: / Riches of nature and opulent God / For the use of his children intended. / A courage that dares, and a hope that endures, / And a soul all yours.
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality.
- Patriotic Literature — The themes revolve around national pride and the relationship between Canada and England.
- Historical — References to historical and cultural ties between Canada and England are prominent.
- Inspirational — The tone is uplifting and motivational, encouraging national unity and pride.
Tags
Poetry · National Identity · Patriotism · Canadian Literature · Early 20th Century · Romanticism · Nature · Landscape · Imagery · Symbolism · Free Verse · Lyric Poetry
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Canada is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Historical, Inspirational
- Length: 335 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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