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Title: The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem
Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem by Silas Tertius Rand" is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the final moments of an Indigenous man named John Paul, who reflects on his life's journey and his faith as he faces death. The poem explores themes of spirituality, cultural identity, and the hope for salvation, providing insight into the interactions between the Mic-Mac Indians and Christian missionaries during that era. In the poem, John Paul lies on his deathbed, recounting his life as a skilled hunter and loving father. While in his final moments, he experiences a vivid dream of heaven, filled with joy and the embrace of divine figures. As he transitions from life to death, he shares his visions with those around him, expressing immense peace and joy. His dream conveys a powerful sense of hope and comfort, as he envisions a welcoming and radiant afterlife where he will be reunited with loved ones. Ultimately, the poem serves as an uplifting testament to faith and the belief in eternal life amidst suffering and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889
EBook No.: 50025
Published: Sep 21, 2015
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem
Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and
the online Project Gutenberg team at
ttp:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
with images provided by The
Internet Archives-US
Summary: "The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem by Silas Tertius Rand" is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the final moments of an Indigenous man named John Paul, who reflects on his life's journey and his faith as he faces death. The poem explores themes of spirituality, cultural identity, and the hope for salvation, providing insight into the interactions between the Mic-Mac Indians and Christian missionaries during that era. In the poem, John Paul lies on his deathbed, recounting his life as a skilled hunter and loving father. While in his final moments, he experiences a vivid dream of heaven, filled with joy and the embrace of divine figures. As he transitions from life to death, he shares his visions with those around him, expressing immense peace and joy. His dream conveys a powerful sense of hope and comfort, as he envisions a welcoming and radiant afterlife where he will be reunited with loved ones. Ultimately, the poem serves as an uplifting testament to faith and the belief in eternal life amidst suffering and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889
EBook No.: 50025
Published: Sep 21, 2015
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.