Victor Roy, a Masonic Poem by Harriet Annie Wilkins
"Victor Roy: A Masonic Poem" by Harriett Annie Wilkins is a poetic narrative composed in the late 19th century. The work encapsulates a story that intertwines themes of loss, faith, and human resilience against the backdrop of Masonic symbolism. The protagonist, Victor Roy, is presented as a compassionate figure with a complex past marked by love, longing, and personal trials, revealing insight into the lives of humanity around him. The beginning of
the poem introduces Victor Roy in a solitary moment, reflecting on his life in a grand yet empty mansion as he grapples with nostalgia and sadness over his lost love, Aimee, who married another during his absence. This opening section paints a melancholy atmosphere, moving between his present solitude and memories of happier times, foreshadowing the deeper connections with those who are less fortunate. Throughout the early verses, a narrative unfolds that touches upon themes of sacrifice, the importance of community, and the enduring impact of love intertwined with the trials of life, setting the stage for a more extensive exploration of these themes throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilkins, Harriet Annie, 1829-1888 |
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| Title | Victor Roy, a Masonic Poem |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Curtis Weyant, Dave Maddock, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8146 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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