Revelation
The poem explores the theme of social justice and the struggle for freedom from oppression. It describes a vision of a future where slavery has been abolished and African Americans are free to live their lives without fear of persecution or violence. The speaker envisions a world where people of all colors can live together in harmony, with equal rights and opportunities.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1827 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry · 581 words
First lines
"And I went into the Vale of Beavor, and as I went I preached repentance to the people. And one morning, sitting by the fire, a great cloud came over me, and a temptation beset me. And it was said: All things come by Nature; and the Elements and the Stars came over me. And as I sat still and let it alone, a living hope arose in me, and a true Voice which said: There is a living God who made all things. And immediately the cloud and the temptation vanished, and Life rose over all, and my heart was glad and I praised the Living God. " -- Journal of George Fox, 1690.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1827 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry, Inspirational Poetry, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 581 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work explores themes of faith, divine presence, and spiritual awakening, characteristic of religious poetry.
- Philosophical Poetry — It engages with existential questions about nature, existence, and the human condition, reflecting philosophical inquiry.
- Nature Poetry — Nature is a central motif, with vivid imagery and reflections on the natural world and its relationship to the divine.
- Inspirational Poetry — The poem conveys messages of hope, trust, and the pursuit of goodness, aiming to inspire readers.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Religious Themes · Moral Allegory · Symbolism · Nature Imagery · Spirituality · Faith · Doubt · Existential Crisis · Philosophical