Revisited by John Greenleaf Whittier
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past love that has been lost due to circumstances beyond one's control. The speaker reflects on memories of their time together, highlighting the beauty and joy they shared, but also acknowledges the pain and heartache that now accompanies those recollections.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1827 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Religious Poetry · 553 words
First lines
Read at "The Laurels," on the Merrimac, 6th month, 1865.
The roll of drums and the bugle's wailing Vex the air of our vales-no more; The spear is beaten to hooks of pruning, The share is the sword the soldier wore!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1827 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Religious Poetry, Romanticism, Historical Poetry
- Length: 553 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by its expressive and emotional language, focusing on personal feelings and nature.
- Nature Poetry — The poem extensively describes natural landscapes, emphasizing the beauty and tranquility of the environment.
- Religious Poetry — Themes of spirituality and references to divine beauty and healing suggest a religious undertone.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual experience aligns with the principles of Romantic literature.
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American Literature · Poetry Collection · 19th Century · New England · Autobiographical Elements · Nature Imagery · Social Commentary · Moral Themes · Free Verse · Symbolism · Allegory · Historical Context