A Monument for the Soldiers
The poem describes a monument dedicated to soldiers who have died in battle. It portrays the monument as a symbol of their sacrifice and honor. The speaker reflects on the lives lost and the impact on families left behind. The tone is somber, with a focus on the gravity of war and its consequences.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, War, Memorial · 377 words
First lines
A monument for the Soldiers!
And what will ye build it of?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War, Memorial, Patriotic, Inspirational
- Length: 377 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- War — The themes revolve around soldiers, their sacrifices, and the commemoration of their deeds, central to war literature.
- Memorial — The focus is on building a monument to honor soldiers, fitting the memorial genre.
- Patriotic — The text emphasizes national pride and the valor of soldiers, aligning with patriotic themes.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry Collection · War Poetry · Soldiers' Tribute · Monumental Structure · Symbolism · Patriotism · National Pride · Memorialization · Remembrance · Honoring the Fallen · Lyrical Prose