The World's Convention. of the Friends of Emanci
This poem is a call to action for the abolition of slavery in the United States. It describes the horrors of slavery and the need for immediate emancipation. The speaker argues that freedom is a universal human right and that it is morally reprehensible to deny it to others based on their skin color or nationality.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1864 · Genre: Poetry, Social Commentary, Political Literature · 1,801 words
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HELD IN LONDON IN 1840.
Joseph Sturge, the founder of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, proposed the calling of a world's anti-slavery convention, and the proposal was promptly seconded by the American Anti-Slavery Society. The call was addressed to "friends of the slave of every nation and of every clime. "
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1864 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Social Commentary, Political Literature, Historical Literature, Inspirational Literature
- Length: 1,801 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Social Commentary — It addresses social issues, particularly slavery and emancipation, reflecting on moral and ethical responsibilities.
- Political Literature — The text engages with political themes, advocating for human rights and freedom.
- Historical Literature — It references historical events and figures related to the abolitionist movement.
Tags
Abolitionism · American Literature · Anti-Slavery · Civil War Era · Emancipation · Friendship · Historical Fiction · Human Rights · Liberty · Literary Essay · Poetry Collection · Protest Literature