Publisher's Synopsis
""The Emigrants"" is a poem written by Charlotte Turner Smith, which tells the story of a group of emigrants who leave their home country to start a new life in a foreign land. The poem explores the themes of loss, hope, and the challenges of starting anew in a strange place. The poem is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the emigrants' journey. The first part describes their departure from their homeland and the sadness and uncertainty that comes with leaving everything they know behind. The second part focuses on their journey across the ocean, where they face the dangers of the sea and the harsh conditions of life on board a ship. The third part of the poem describes their arrival in their new country, where they are greeted with both hope and fear. They struggle to adapt to their new surroundings, facing challenges such as language barriers and cultural differences. The final part of the poem explores the emigrants' feelings of nostalgia and longing for their homeland, even as they begin to build a new life in their new country.Throughout the poem, Smith uses vivid imagery and powerful language to convey the emotions and experiences of the emigrants. She also highlights the universal human experience of leaving one's home and starting anew, making the poem relevant to readers of all backgrounds and cultures. ""The Emigrants"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of the immigrant experience.SLOW in the Wintry Morn, the struggling light Throws a faint gleam upon the troubled waves; Their foaming tops, as they approach the shore And the broad surf that never ceasing breaks On the innumerous pebbles, catch the beams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
