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Title: Fanny, with Other Poems
Credits: E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Stephanie McKee, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Fanny, with Other Poems" by Fitz-Greene Halleck is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. The highlighted poem, "Fanny," opens with a reflection on the character of Fanny, exploring themes of beauty, youth, ambition, and the socioeconomic dynamics of her family. The narrative intricately weaves Fanny's traits and aspirations with the fortunes of her father, evolving from humble beginnings to a position of wealth, while ultimately hinting at the broader societal implications of his rise. The beginning of "Fanny" introduces Fanny as a once charming and beautiful young woman who now grapples with her changing identity. The poet recounts her father's journey from obscurity in a small dry-goods shop to prominence among New York's elite, illustrating how wealth alters perceptions and social standings. As the verses unfold, Fanny dreams of a grand future filled with parties and admiration, yet shadows of ambition and social expectations loom over her character, establishing a tone of bittersweet introspection. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of aspirations, personal struggle, and the effects of society on individual identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Halleck, Fitz-Greene, 1790-1867
EBook No.: 34762
Published: Dec 30, 2010
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Fanny, with Other Poems
Credits: E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Stephanie McKee, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Fanny, with Other Poems" by Fitz-Greene Halleck is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. The highlighted poem, "Fanny," opens with a reflection on the character of Fanny, exploring themes of beauty, youth, ambition, and the socioeconomic dynamics of her family. The narrative intricately weaves Fanny's traits and aspirations with the fortunes of her father, evolving from humble beginnings to a position of wealth, while ultimately hinting at the broader societal implications of his rise. The beginning of "Fanny" introduces Fanny as a once charming and beautiful young woman who now grapples with her changing identity. The poet recounts her father's journey from obscurity in a small dry-goods shop to prominence among New York's elite, illustrating how wealth alters perceptions and social standings. As the verses unfold, Fanny dreams of a grand future filled with parties and admiration, yet shadows of ambition and social expectations loom over her character, establishing a tone of bittersweet introspection. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of aspirations, personal struggle, and the effects of society on individual identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Halleck, Fitz-Greene, 1790-1867
EBook No.: 34762
Published: Dec 30, 2010
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.