My Triumph
The poem is a tribute to the speaker's beloved, who has died young. It expresses the speaker's grief and sense of loss, but also his pride in her memory and his determination to keep her spirit alive through his words. The poem explores themes of love, mortality, and the power of art to transcend death.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1836 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 435 words
First lines
The autumn-time has come; On woods that dream of bloom, And over purpling vines, The low sun fainter shines.
The aster-flower is failing, The hazel's gold is paling; Yet overhead more near The eternal stars appear!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1836 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical, Romanticism, Religious
- Length: 435 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetic expression.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on hope, gratitude, and the pursuit of a better future, aiming to uplift and inspire readers.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep questions about existence, purpose, and the human condition, reflecting on life and its meaning.
- Romanticism — The work emphasizes emotion, nature, and individualism, aligning with the ideals of the Romantic literary movement.
Tags
American Literature · Autobiographical · Biographical · Colonial Era · Historical Fiction · Memoir · New England · Poetic Prose · Romanticism · Self-Discovery · Social Commentary · Spiritual Autobiography