by Whitman · Cluster: Nationalism and Patriotism · Democracy · Liberty Political Freedom

Abstract

Personifies America as an enduring towering Mother of equality, freedom and law, a patriotic celebration.

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Archetypes: Great Mother Motifs: Time Themes & Concepts: Nationalism and Patriotism, Democracy, Justice Right and Wrong Forms & Genres: Ode, Free Verse Settings: America

Testo integrale / Full text

Cluster: SANDS AT SEVENTY

Centre of equal daughters, equal sons,
All, all alike endear’d, grown, ungrown, young or old,
Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich,
Perennial with the Earth, with Freedom, Law and Love,
A grand, sane, towering, seated Mother,
Chair’d in the adamant of Time.