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The Freeman, and Other Poems

By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow

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"The Freeman, and Other Poems" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book explores theme...

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"The Freeman, and Other Poems" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book explores themes of freedom, human experience, and existential reflections, showcasing Glasgow's skill in capturing the complexities of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. The poems in this collection cover a wide range of topics, reflecting on concepts such as despair, love, justice, and the search for truth. In "The Freeman," Glasgow presents a powerful exploration of the liberating yet burdensome experience of despair, while in "A Prayer" and "A Battle Cry," she expresses the yearning for courage and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Other poems, like "Death-in-Life" and "Resurrection," delve into mortality and the human experience beyond death, using haunting imagery to evoke profound emotional responses. Throughout the collection, Glasgow's use of lyrical language and poignant metaphors creates a rich tapestry that resonates with readers, prompting deep contemplation of life's trials and triumphs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow was an American novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1942 for her novel In This Our Life. She published 20 novels, as well as short stories, to critical acclaim. A lifelong Virginian, Glasgow portrayed the changing world of the contemporary South in a realistic manner, differing from the idealistic escapism that characterized Southern literature after Reconstruction.

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