The Two Elizabeths
This poem explores the contrast between two women from different social classes and their experiences during the American Revolution. The first Elizabeth is a loyalist who remains in England, while the second Elizabeth is an American patriot who stays in her homeland to fight for independence.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1850 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Religious · 439 words
First lines
Read at the unveiling of the bust of Elizabeth Fry at the Friends' School, Providence, R. I. A. D. 1209.
AMIDST Thuringia's wooded hills she dwelt, A high-born princess, servant of the poor, Sweetening with gracious words the food she dealt To starving throngs at Wartburg's blazoned door.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1850 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Biography, Religious, Historical, Inspirational
- Length: 439 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 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 poetic form.
- Biography — It recounts the life and virtues of a historical figure, focusing on her contributions and struggles.
- Religious — The themes of compassion, sacrifice, and spirituality are central, reflecting religious values and beliefs.
- Historical — The poem is set in a specific historical context, exploring the life of a figure from the past.
Tags
Historical Fiction · American Literature · Poetry Collection · Biographical · Comparative Study · Female Protagonists · Monarchical System · Royal Family · English History · Tudor Period · Stuart Period · Literary Analysis