All's Well
The story revolves around a young woman who seeks to win the love of her former suitor by curing him of a mysterious illness. She uses her knowledge of herbs and medicine to concoct a treatment that ultimately succeeds in restoring his health, but not before he has fallen deeply in love with another woman.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1859 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 73 words
First lines
The clouds, which rise with thunder, slake Our thirsty souls with rain; The blow most dreaded falls to break From off our limbs a chain; And wrongs of man to man but make The love of God more plain. As through the shadowy lens of even The eye looks farthest into heaven On gleams of star and depths of blue The glaring sunshine never knew! 1850.
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All's Well is listed on Textopian as a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, dated 1859 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Nature, Romanticism
- Length: 73 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and meter typical of poetry.
- Religious — Themes of divine love and the relationship between humanity and God are central to the text.
- Philosophical — The exploration of human suffering and the search for meaning reflect philosophical inquiries.
- Nature — Imagery of clouds, rain, and the heavens indicates a strong connection to nature.
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Romance · Tragedy · Poetry · Narrative · Feminist · Victorian · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Love Story · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Sacrifice