To the Women of Australia
The poem is a call to action, urging women of Australia to take an active role in shaping their country's future. It emphasizes the importance of women's voices being heard and their participation in creating a better society for all Australians. The speaker argues that women have a unique perspective and set of values that can bring about positive change, and that they should not be silenced or marginalized.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1911 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Feminist Literature · 195 words
First lines
A toast to the splendid daughters Of the New World over the waters, A world that is great as new; Daughters of brave old races, Daughters of heights and spaces, Broad seas and broad earth places- Hail to your land and you!
The sun and the winds have fed you; The width of your world has led you Out into the larger view; Strong with a strength that is tender, Bright with a primal splendour, Homage and praise we render- Hail to your land and you!
Sisters and daughters and mothers, Standing abreast with your brothers, Working for things that are true; Thinking and doing and daring, Giving, receiving, and sharing, Earning the crowns you are wearing- Hail to your land and you!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Feminist Literature, Patriotic, Social Commentary
- Length: 195 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a rhythmic and lyrical quality.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on praise, strength, and empowerment of women.
- Feminist Literature — The content celebrates the roles and achievements of women, promoting gender equality.
- Patriotic — The work expresses admiration and pride for the women of a specific nation.
Tags
Feminism · Poetry · Australian Literature · Women's Rights · Empowerment · Inspiration · Motivation · Social Justice · Equality · Freedom · Love · Respect