Lincoln by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem is a tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It describes his humble beginnings, his rise to power, and his tragic assassination. The poem portrays Lincoln as a champion of freedom and equality, who gave his life for the unity of the nation.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Historical · 116 words
First lines
When God created this good world / A few stupendous peaks were hurled / From His strong hand, and they remain / The wonder of the level plain. / But these colossal heights are rare, / While shifting sands are everywhere.
So with the race. The centuries pass / And nations fall like leaves of grass. / They die, forgotten and unsung; / While straight from God some souls are flung, / To live immortal and sublime. / So lives great Lincoln for all time.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Biography, Historical, Inspirational
- Length: 116 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Biography — The content centers around the life and legacy of a historical figure, Abraham Lincoln.
- Historical — The themes and references are rooted in historical events and figures.
- Inspirational — The tone and message aim to inspire and elevate the subject's moral and ethical stature.
Tags
Biography · History · Non-Fiction · American President · 19th Century · Politics · Leadership · Abraham Lincoln · Civil War · Slavery · United States · Autobiographical