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Title:
The Bridal of Pennacook
Part 2 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Bridal of Pennacook" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a narrative poem written during the mid-19th century. This work can be classified as a historical narrative poem that explores Indigenous themes and characters from North American history, notably the interaction between Native Americans and European settlers. The poem is centered around the marriage of Winnepurkit, sachem of Saugus, and Weetamoo, daughter of Passaconaway, drawing readers into the cultural and personal dynamics of Indigenous life and rituals during that period. In "The Bridal of Pennacook," Whittier presents a blend of legend and historical detail, weaving a poignant tale of love, separation, and cultural conflict. The poem begins with the celebration of the wedding between Winnepurkit and Weetamoo, marked by feasting and rituals, demonstrating the importance of such events in Indigenous culture. However, underlying tensions arise as Weetamoo desires to return to her father's home, inciting conflicts related to pride and tradition. The poetic narrative follows Weetamoo's struggles as she faces the emotional weight of her roles as a daughter and a wife, ultimately leading to her tragic departure as she seeks to reconnect with her husband. Through vivid imagery and a rich sense of place, Whittier captures the bittersweet nature of love against the backdrop of a changing world, reflecting on loss and the ephemeral beauty of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
EBook No.: 9561
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Bridal of Pennacook
Part 2 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Bridal of Pennacook" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a narrative poem written during the mid-19th century. This work can be classified as a historical narrative poem that explores Indigenous themes and characters from North American history, notably the interaction between Native Americans and European settlers. The poem is centered around the marriage of Winnepurkit, sachem of Saugus, and Weetamoo, daughter of Passaconaway, drawing readers into the cultural and personal dynamics of Indigenous life and rituals during that period. In "The Bridal of Pennacook," Whittier presents a blend of legend and historical detail, weaving a poignant tale of love, separation, and cultural conflict. The poem begins with the celebration of the wedding between Winnepurkit and Weetamoo, marked by feasting and rituals, demonstrating the importance of such events in Indigenous culture. However, underlying tensions arise as Weetamoo desires to return to her father's home, inciting conflicts related to pride and tradition. The poetic narrative follows Weetamoo's struggles as she faces the emotional weight of her roles as a daughter and a wife, ultimately leading to her tragic departure as she seeks to reconnect with her husband. Through vivid imagery and a rich sense of place, Whittier captures the bittersweet nature of love against the backdrop of a changing world, reflecting on loss and the ephemeral beauty of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
EBook No.: 9561
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.