The poem is a sonnet that explores the theme of exile and longing for a homeland. It expresses the speaker's deep emotional pain and sense of disconnection from their native land, while also conveying a strong desire to return and reconnect with their roots. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with vivid imagery evoking a sense of loss and yearning.
By Emma Lazarus · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction