Cobbler Keezar's Vision
The poem describes a cobbler who has a vision of the future, where he sees his children and grandchildren living happy lives. He envisions them growing up to be successful and prosperous, with their own families and homes. The cobbier's vision is one of hope and optimism for the future, as he sees his family thriving despite the hardships they face in the present.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1827 · Genre: Poetry, Ballad, Fantasy · 1,367 words
First lines
This ballad was written on the occasion of a Horticultural Festival. Cobbler Keezar was a noted character among the first settlers in the valley of the Merrimac.
THE beaver cut his timber With patient teeth that day, The minks were fish-wards, and the crows Surveyors of highway, --
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1827 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Ballad, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Nature Writing
- Length: 1,367 words
- Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices such as meter, rhyme, and imagery.
- Ballad — It tells a story through a narrative style typical of ballads, focusing on a character and his experiences.
- Fantasy — The presence of magical elements, such as the mystic lapstone and visions of the future, aligns with fantasy themes.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and characters reflect historical elements of early American life and folklore.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry · 19th Century · New England · Folklore · Mythology · Visionary · Prophetic · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Satire · Humor