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Poems - Softcover

Lucy Larcom

 
9780461463651: Poems

Synopsis

Poems by Lucy Larcom is a sweeping collection of 19th-century American verse that weaves natural observation, domestic life, and moral reflection. The Poems move through Seaside and Hillside landscapes, coastal life, and inland country scenes, often meditating on memory, loss, and spiritual longing. The book juxtaposes intimate scenes of family and work with broader meditations on war, liberty, and the human condition, including elegies and patriotic pieces from the Civil War era. Rich with nature imagery—sea, mountains, seasons, and light—the Poems explore resilience, hope, and compassion, while frequently invoking Christian faith and devotional ideals. Though rooted in New England sensibilities, the collection looks outward to human solidarity, national memory, and the quest for meaning in a haunted world. The volume exemplifies Larcom's measured, lyrical voice and her capacity to fuse tenderness with moral conscience.

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