The Traveller by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem tells the story of a traveller who has been on a long journey and returns home to find that his loved one has died. The traveller had been away for many years, and during that time, he had forgotten about his past life and the people in it. However, as he approaches his hometown, memories start flooding back, and he remembers his beloved. When he arrives at his old home, he finds out that she has passed away, and he is filled with grief and regret for not returning sooner.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1895 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Social Commentary · 302 words
First lines
BRISTLING with steeples, high against the hill, / Like some great thistle in the rosy dawn / It stood; the Town-of-Christian-Churches, stood. / The Traveller surveyed it with a smile. / ‘Surely,' He said, ‘here is the home of peace; / Here neighbour lives with neighbour in accord; / God in the heart of all. Else why these spires? ' / (Christmas season, and every bell ringing.)
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Social Commentary, Allegory, Drama
- Length: 302 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The central figure is Christ, and the themes revolve around Christian values and moral teachings.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal behaviors and hypocrisies, especially in the context of religion.
- Allegory — The story uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
Tags
Poetry · Philosophy · Spirituality · Travel · Journey · Self-Discovery · Meditation · Contemplation · Reflection · Inner-Strength · Hope · Inspiration