In the "Old South. " by John Greenleaf Whittier
The poem portrays a nostalgic and romanticized view of the Old South, emphasizing its beauty, charm, and cultural heritage. It describes the region's rolling hills, verdant forests, and tranquil rivers, evoking a sense of serenity and peace. The speaker reflects on the region's history, highlighting its colonial past, its role in the American Revolution, and its development into a thriving agricultural society.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Religious · 676 words
First lines
On the 8th of July, 1677, Margaret Brewster with four other Friends went into the South Church in time of meeting, "in sack-cloth, with ashes upon her head, barefoot, and her face blackened," and delivered "a warning from the great God of Heaven and Earth to the Rulers and Magistrates of Boston. " For the offence she was sentenced to be "whipped at a cart's tail up and down the Town, with twenty lashes. "
SHE came and stood in the Old South Church, / A wonder and a sign, / With a look the old-time sibyls wore, / Half-crazed and half-divine.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Religious, Social Commentary, Narrative
- Length: 676 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing meter and rhyme, characteristic of poetry.
- Historical — The poem reflects historical events and figures, particularly relating to religious freedom and societal norms of the past.
- Religious — The themes revolve around faith, divine authority, and the call for spiritual and moral accountability.
- Social Commentary — The poem critiques societal injustices and advocates for equality and freedom of worship.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Slavery · Abolitionism · Social Justice · Historical Fiction · Southern United States · Regionalism · Folk Culture · Agriculture · Plantation Life