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Title: Two Women, 1862; a Poem
Note: Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Two Women, 1862; a Poem by Constance Fenimore Woolson" is a dramatic poem written during the late 19th century, encapsulating the themes of love, loyalty, and the harrowing realities of war. The poem juxtaposes the lives of two distinct women—a refined lady and a simple country girl—against the backdrop of the American Civil War, exploring how each navigates their emotions and fates influenced by the conflict. The narrative unfolds through the conversations and contrasting experiences of the two women as they travel by train to see their beloved, who is wounded in combat. The country girl embodies faithfulness, innocence, and devotion, waiting for her fiancé, while the lady represents a more complex and questioning nature, grappling with love and desire amidst societal expectations. As circumstances entwine their fates, Woolson meticulously reveals their emotional depths, culminating in a poignant climax that reflects on themes of loss, sacrifice, and the different ways love can manifest. Ultimately, "Two Women" serves as a meditation on the strength and resilience of women during tumultuous times, highlighting both their vulnerabilities and their enduring spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
EBook No.: 54017
Published: Jan 23, 2017
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Two Women, 1862; a Poem
Note: Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Two Women, 1862; a Poem by Constance Fenimore Woolson" is a dramatic poem written during the late 19th century, encapsulating the themes of love, loyalty, and the harrowing realities of war. The poem juxtaposes the lives of two distinct women—a refined lady and a simple country girl—against the backdrop of the American Civil War, exploring how each navigates their emotions and fates influenced by the conflict. The narrative unfolds through the conversations and contrasting experiences of the two women as they travel by train to see their beloved, who is wounded in combat. The country girl embodies faithfulness, innocence, and devotion, waiting for her fiancé, while the lady represents a more complex and questioning nature, grappling with love and desire amidst societal expectations. As circumstances entwine their fates, Woolson meticulously reveals their emotional depths, culminating in a poignant climax that reflects on themes of loss, sacrifice, and the different ways love can manifest. Ultimately, "Two Women" serves as a meditation on the strength and resilience of women during tumultuous times, highlighting both their vulnerabilities and their enduring spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
EBook No.: 54017
Published: Jan 23, 2017
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.