Garrison by John Greenleaf Whittier
The poem tells the story of a young man who returns to his home after being away for many years. He finds that his family and friends have moved on with their lives, and he feels like an outsider in his own community. The poem explores themes of identity, belonging, and the passage of time.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1842 · Genre: Poetry, Social Commentary, Inspirational · 372 words
First lines
The earliest poem in this division was my youthful tribute to the great reformer when himself a young man he was first sounding his trumpet in Essex County. I close with the verses inscribed to him at the end of his earthly career, May 24, 1879. My poetical service in the cause of freedom is thus almost synchronous with his life of devotion to the same cause.
THE storm and peril overpast, The hounding hatred shamed and still, Go, soul of freedom! take at last The place which thou alone canst fill.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1842 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Social Commentary, Inspirational, Historical, Religious
- Length: 372 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is primarily a collection of poems reflecting on themes of freedom and reform.
- Social Commentary — The content addresses social issues, particularly the struggle for freedom and justice.
- Inspirational — The verses aim to inspire and motivate readers towards action for social change.
- Historical — The work reflects historical contexts and figures related to the abolitionist movement.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry · Civil War Era · Historical Fiction · Nineteenth Century · New England · Colonialism · Slavery · Abolitionist · Social Justice · Politics · War