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Title: The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. Produced from images generously made available
by the Canadiana.org.

Summary: "The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems" by H.L. Gordon is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems delve into themes surrounding Native American culture, particularly that of the Dakota people, as well as reflections on nature, love, and the human experience. The collection appears to be influenced by the author's personal encounters with the scenes and traditions of these indigenous communities. At the start of the volume, the prelude introduces the Mississippi River, characterized by its grandeur and the historical significance of the lands it traverses. The river serves as a metaphor for the passing of time and the intersections of history, nature, and human endeavor. Following this, the opening legend, "The Feast of the Virgins," commences with a vivid description of a game played by Dakota maidens amid the icy landscape. The story quickly unfolds to showcase themes of rivalry, honor, and tragedy as characters grapple with societal expectations and personal desires, particularly through the eyes of the main character, Wiwâstè, who seeks to navigate her life amid cultural traditions and the consequences of betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gordon, Hanford Lennox, 1836-1920

EBook No.: 15205

Published: Feb 28, 2005

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Poetry

Subject: Dakota Indians -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. Produced from images generously made available
by the Canadiana.org.

Summary: "The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems" by H.L. Gordon is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems delve into themes surrounding Native American culture, particularly that of the Dakota people, as well as reflections on nature, love, and the human experience. The collection appears to be influenced by the author's personal encounters with the scenes and traditions of these indigenous communities. At the start of the volume, the prelude introduces the Mississippi River, characterized by its grandeur and the historical significance of the lands it traverses. The river serves as a metaphor for the passing of time and the intersections of history, nature, and human endeavor. Following this, the opening legend, "The Feast of the Virgins," commences with a vivid description of a game played by Dakota maidens amid the icy landscape. The story quickly unfolds to showcase themes of rivalry, honor, and tragedy as characters grapple with societal expectations and personal desires, particularly through the eyes of the main character, Wiwâstè, who seeks to navigate her life amid cultural traditions and the consequences of betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gordon, Hanford Lennox, 1836-1920

EBook No.: 15205

Published: Feb 28, 2005

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Poetry

Subject: Dakota Indians -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.