To a Lady on her Remarkable Preservation in an H

Name: To a Lady on her Remarkable Preservation in an Hurricane in North-Carolina
Author: Phillis Wheatley

The poem is a tribute to a woman who survived a hurricane in North Carolina. It describes the storm's fury and her bravery in the face of danger. The speaker praises her remarkable preservation and attributes it to divine intervention. The poem explores themes of faith, resilience, and the power of nature.

By Phillis Wheatley · First published 1776 · Genre: Poetry, Elegy, Religious Literature · 335 words

First lines

Though thou did'st hear the tempest from afar, And felt'st the horrors of the wat'ry war, To me unknown, yet on this peaceful shore

Methinks I hear the storm tumultuous roar, And how stern Boreas with impetuous hand

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Work type: Poem
Author: Phillis Wheatley
Date: 1776 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Elegy, Religious Literature, Romanticism, Narrative Poetry
Length: 335 words
Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing meter and rhyme, characteristic of poetic form.
Elegy — The poem reflects on themes of loss and preservation, often associated with elegiac poetry.
Religious Literature — The text contains spiritual themes and references to divine intervention, indicating a religious context.
Romanticism — The vivid imagery and emotional depth align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.