An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the…
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"An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the…" by Charles Sprague is a poetic address delivered at the Centennial Celebration of Boston's settlement in the early 19th century. As a historical account, this work embodies themes of gratitude, remembrance, and reflection on the sacrifices made by the city's founders and the Pilgrims. It captures the spirit of the period and celebrates the ideals of freedom and faith that shaped
the city's legacy. In this ode, Sprague eloquently recounts the struggles and triumphs of the Pilgrims who settled in America, invoking a sense of reverence for their journey across the sea and their courageous establishment of a new home amidst hardship. He acknowledges the interplay between freedom and faith, lamenting the plight of Indigenous peoples while celebrating the resilience of the settlers. The poem emphasizes a commitment to honor the founding principles of liberty and charity, while also urging contemporary readers to remember the sacrifices of the past and aspire to uphold the values that forged their nation. By intertwining historical tribute with moral reflection, Sprague's ode serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of American history and the ongoing responsibility of its citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sprague, Charles, 1791-1875 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17023219 |
| Title | An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the seventeenth, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city |
| Alternate Title | An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the 17th, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Boston (Mass.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22626 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22626-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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