Indian Civilization
The poem explores the idea of India's rich cultural heritage and its impact on Western civilization. It highlights the country's ancient history, philosophy, and spirituality, emphasizing its unique contributions to human knowledge and understanding. The work also touches on the theme of colonialism and the exploitation of Indian resources by European powers.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1856 · Genre: Non-fiction, Historical, Sociopolitical · 1,054 words
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THE present condition and future prospects of the remnants of the aboriginal inhabitants of this continent can scarcely be a matter of indifference to any class of the people of the United States. Apart from all considerations of justice and duty, a purely selfish regard to our own well-being would compel attention to the subject. The irreversible laws of God's moral government, and the well-attested maxims of political and social economy, leave us in no doubt that the suffering, neglect, and wrong of one part of the community must affect all others. A common responsibility rests upon each and all to relieve suffering, enlighten ignorance, and redress wrong, and the penalty of neglect in this respect no nation has ever escaped.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, Historical, Sociopolitical, Cultural Critique, Philosophical
- Length: 1,054 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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History · Non-fiction · Anthropology · Cultural Studies · Sociology · Ethnography · Colonialism · Empire · Imperialism · Ancient History · Medieval History · Asian Studies