To E. C. S
The poem is a tribute to the abolitionist movement and its leader William Lloyd Garrison's newspaper The Liberator. It expresses admiration for his courage and conviction in speaking out against slavery. The speaker praises Garrison's unwavering commitment to the cause, comparing him to a beacon of hope in a dark time.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1867 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 74 words
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Poet and friend of poets, if thy glass Detects no flower in winter's tuft of grass, Let this slight token of the debt I owe Outlive for thee December's frozen day, And, like the arbutus budding under snow, Take bloom and fragrance from some morn of May When he who gives it shall have gone the way Where faith shall see and reverent trust shall know.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Elegy, Nature Writing
- Length: 74 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a poem that employs lyrical language and explores themes of friendship and remembrance.
- Romanticism — The poem reflects Romantic ideals, emphasizing nature, emotion, and personal connections.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Elegy — The work serves as a tribute, reflecting on loss and the passage of time.
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Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Free Verse · Nature Poetry · Romanticism · Love Poem · Elegy · Tribute · Friendship · Nostalgia · Memory