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Rosenfeld, Morris

 
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Synopsis

Songs of Labor and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Morris Rosenfeld, a Jewish-American poet who was known for his writings on the struggles and experiences of working-class immigrants in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book includes a variety of poems that explore themes such as the hardships of factory work, the longing for a better life, and the joys and sorrows of love and family. Many of the poems are written in a simple, straightforward style that reflects the language and experiences of the working-class people who inspired them. Overall, Songs of Labor and Other Poems is a powerful and moving tribute to the resilience and spirit of the working-class people who helped build America.Within the court, before the judge, There stand six wretched creatures, Theyre lame and weary, one and all, With pinched and pallid features. The father is a broken man, The mother weak and ailing, The little children, skin and bone, With fear and hunger wailing.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.

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"[...] As I stand and listen, I can hear her song-birds calling, See her green leaves glisten! Thus again my songs I sing thee, Now the spell is broken; Brothers, yet again I bring thee Of my love the token. Of my joy and of my sorrow Gladly, sadly bringing,— Summer not a song would borrow!— Winter sets me singing. Liberty When night and silence deep Hold all the world in sleep, As tho’ Death claimed the Hour, By some strange witchery Appears her form to me, As tho’ Magic were her dow’r. Her beauty heaven’s light! Her bosom snowy white! But pale her cheek appears. Her shoulders firm and fair; A mass of gold her hair. Her eyes—the home of tears. She looks at me nor speaks. Her arms are raised; she seeks[...]".

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Songs of Labor and Other Poems" from Morris Rosenfeld. Yiddish poet (1862-1923).

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