To his Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, on the De
This poem is a tribute to the deceased wife of the Lieutenant-Governor, expressing condolences and admiration for her character. It highlights her virtues, faith, and kindness, while also acknowledging the Lieutenant-Governor's grief. The poem showcases Phillis Wheatley's skill in writing elegies and her ability to convey complex emotions through formal language.
By Phillis Wheatley · First published 1773 · Genre: Elegy, Lyric Poetry, Religious Poetry · 486 words
First lines
All-Conquering Death! by thy resistless pow'r, / Hope's tow'ring plumage falls to rise no more!
Of scenes terrestrial how the glories fly, / Forget their splendors, and submit to die!
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To his Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, on the Death of his Lady. March 24, 1773 is listed on Textopian as a poem by Phillis Wheatley, dated 1773 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Phillis Wheatley
- Date: 1773 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Elegy, Lyric Poetry, Religious Poetry, Inspirational Poetry, Tribute
- Length: 486 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Elegy — The work mourns the death of a significant figure, reflecting on loss and the transition to the afterlife.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Religious Poetry — Themes of virtue, the afterlife, and divine presence are central, aligning with religious poetry.
- Inspirational Poetry — The poem encourages the reader to find solace and inspiration in the face of death.
Tags
Elegy · Poetry · Mourning · Tribute · Lieutenant-Governor · Lady · Death · Grief · Sympathy · Formal · Address · 1773
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