Poems on Slavery by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Poems on Slavery" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a collection of poignant poems written during the early 19th century. This book addresses the moral and emotional turmoil surrounding slavery, reflecting the era's growing abolitionist sentiments. Longfellow’s work not only highlights the plight of enslaved individuals but also serves as a broader critique of the institutions and social realities that perpetuate such suffering. The collection features several haunting poems, each telling different aspectsof the life of a slave. "The Slave's Dream" depicts a man's yearning for freedom and a life left behind, while "The Good Part" highlights the quiet bravery of a woman dedicated to education and liberation. Other pieces, like "The Slave in the Dismal Swamp," illustrate the grim conditions and despair faced by those in bondage. Longfellow's writings convey deep empathy and call for justice, encapsulating the struggle for freedom and human dignity within a deeply divided society. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poems resonate with the ongoing fight against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 |
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| LoC No. | 24030916 |
| Title | Poems on Slavery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems_on_Slavery |
| Contents | To William E. Channing -- The slave's dream -- The good part -- The slave in the Dismal Swamp -- The slave singing at midnight -- The witnesses -- The quadroon girl -- The warning. |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net for Project Gutenberg. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44398 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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