Trinitas by John Greenleaf Whittier
The poem explores the theme of a woman's inner struggle with her faith and her desire for spiritual unity with God. It describes her journey towards a deeper understanding of herself and her relationship with the divine. The speaker grapples with the concept of the Trinity, questioning how three distinct entities can coexist as one God.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1867 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Lyric Poetry · 573 words
First lines
At morn I prayed, "I fain would see How Three are One, and One is Three; Read the dark riddle unto me."
I wandered forth, the sun and air I saw bestowed with equal care On good and evil, foul and fair.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Narrative Poetry, Didactic Poetry
- Length: 573 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work explores themes of divinity, faith, and the nature of God, characteristic of religious poetry.
- Philosophical Poetry — It delves into existential questions and the nature of existence, reflecting philosophical inquiry.
- Lyric Poetry — The personal and emotional expression throughout the poem aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
- Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story of spiritual awakening and understanding, fitting the narrative poetry genre.
Tags
Poetry · Religious · Spiritual · Meditative · Philosophical · Trinitarian · Christianity · Faith · Doubt · Existentialism · Theology · Symbolism