The story is about a shy guy and shy girl who fall in love, Zekle and Huldy. Huldy wants him to meet her parents, but he doesn't think he's ready. They end up kissing and Huldy's mother walks in, Huldy gets embarrased, but her mother doesn't scold her because she sees that it is true love and she gives them her blessing. They are then set to marry the next Sunday.
The poem 'The Courtin'' was written by American poet and diplomat, James Russell Lowell. He lived from 1819 to 1891.
What is the general overview
The deep-Plunged woe line.
It's about his first daughter, Blanche. She died at 15 months.
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The poem 'The Courtin'' was written by American poet and diplomat, James Russell Lowell. He lived from 1819 to 1891.
James Russell Lowell was born on February 22, 1819.
James Russell Lowell was born on February 22, 1819.
James Russell Lowell died on August 12, 1891 at the age of 72.
James Russell Lowell died on August 12, 1891 at the age of 72.
James Russell Lowell was born on February 22, 1819 and died on August 12, 1891. James Russell Lowell would have been 72 years old at the time of death or 196 years old today.
It was published in 1882!
What is the general overview
After careful analysis of the text along with biblical references it can easily be surmised that zekle and huldy represent Abraham and Sarah from the Old Testament. Lowell uses a misnomer to create a deeper meaning and their love is new and fresh, but still rooted in the traditional social and religious moors of the fireside poets' time.
The deep-Plunged woe line.
No he did not Nataniel Hawthorne wrote the Scarlet Letter.
No, he likes pie too much.