Governor Winthrop's Return to Boston: An Interview with a Great Character by Warren

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Author Warren, George Washington, 1813-1883
LoC No. 31025140
Title Governor Winthrop's Return to Boston: An Interview with a Great Character
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Governor Winthrop's Return to Boston: An Interview with a Great Character" by G. Washington Warren is a historical poem written in the late 19th century. The work commemorates the 250th anniversary of Boston's founding and reflects on the legacy of John Winthrop, the city's first governor, through a stylistic conversation with his statue. The poem channels themes of change, continuity, and spiritual reflection, delving into Winthrop's views on the evolution of the city and its church, as well as the nature of wealth and the lasting impact of a strong moral foundation. In this poem, the author imagines an interview with the spirit of John Winthrop, who reflects on the changes that have occurred since his time. Winthrop expresses admiration for the flourishing First Church he founded, sharing insights about the enduring nature of faith and community, contrasted with the ephemeral nature of material wealth. He contemplates the statue's location in Scollay Square, wishing it had been placed on Boston Common, and conveys thoughts on the importance of moral and spiritual wealth over material possessions. Through his spirited remarks, Winthrop's timeless values and visions provide both a critique and a celebration of modernity, pointing to the legacy of his foundational contributions to Boston. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Winthrop, John, 1588-1649 -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 35777
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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