Monody On The Death Of Wendell Phillips is a poem by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, written in 1884. It is a tribute to the life and work of the American abolitionist and orator Wendell Phillips. The poem is written in the form of a monody, a type of poem that is traditionally used to lament the death of a great person. The poem begins by praising Phillips for his courage and dedication to the cause of freedom, and for his eloquence in speaking out against slavery and oppression. It then goes on to describe the sadness of his passing, and the impact that his death has had on the nation. The poem ends with a call to action, urging the reader to continue the fight for freedom and justice that Phillips began.
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich · First published 1880 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters