An Ode by Madison Julius Cawein
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About this eBook
| Author | Cawein, Madison Julius, 1865-1914 |
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| LoC No. | 20002627 |
| Title |
An Ode Read August 15, 1907, at the dedication of the monument erected at Gloucester, Massachusetts, in commemoration of the founding of the Massachusetts Bay colony in the year sixteen hundred and twenty-three |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "An Ode" by Madison Julius Cawein is a commemorative poem written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1907, for the dedication of a monument celebrating the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1623. As a lyrical ode, the poem reflects on the courage, faith, and perseverance of the early settlers who laid the foundations for freedom and liberty in America, capturing their experiences and the spirit of the age. In the poem, Cawein eloquently describes the struggles and triumphs of the Puritan settlers as they journeyed across treacherous waters to establish what would become one of America's earliest colonies. Through vivid imagery and powerful metaphors, he honors their unwavering faith and indomitable spirit, portraying them as giants who conquered a wild and untamed land. The verses not only highlight their hardships but also the ideals they aspired to achieve in building a nation. The poem culminates in a celebration of the legacy of these early pioneers, reflecting on the beauty and strength of their contributions to American identity and the shared ideals of liberty and brotherhood that continue to resonate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29795 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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