Voyage of the Jettie
The poem tells the story of a ship's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean from England to America. The narrator reflects on the journey and the emotions it evokes, including nostalgia for the past and hope for the future. The poem explores themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience through the lens of the ocean and its power.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1845 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism · 905 words
First lines
The picturesquely situated Wayside Inn at West Ossipee, N. H., is now in ashes; and to its former guests these somewhat careless rhymes may be a not unwelcome reminder of pleasant summers and autumns on the banks of the Bearcamp and Chocorua. To the author himself they have a special interest from the fact that they were written, or improvised, under the eye and for the amusement of a beloved invalid friend whose last earthly sunsets faded from the mountain ranges of Ossipee and Sandwich.
A shallow stream, from fountains Deep in the Sandwich mountains, Ran lake ward Bearcamp River; And, between its flood-torn shores, Sped by sail or urged by oars No keel had vexed it ever.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1845 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Lyric, Narrative
- Length: 905 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature Writing — The themes focus on the natural landscape, exploring rivers, mountains, and wildlife.
- Romanticism — The writing reflects an appreciation for nature, emotion, and individual experience, typical of Romantic literature.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and thoughts, emphasizing emotional resonance.
Tags
Nautical Fiction · American Literature · 19th Century Novel · Poetic Prose · Maritime Adventure · Coming of Age · Young Adult Fiction · Historical Fiction · Sea Story · Picaresque Narrative · Social Commentary · Class Conflict