Anne Bradstreet And Edward Taylor Analysis

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The Puritan Poet and Poetess Early American history is defined by the literary works of Puritan writers Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor. Both Bradstreet and Taylor penned detailed poems regarding the Puritan way of life. Each author delighted in poetic creation. Bradstreet expressed emotions towards her family while Taylor committed his writings to God. However, Bradstreet and Taylor did not seek publication for their poetic creations. They considered their works private and personal. They included deep meditations, prayers to the Lord, personal experiences and private thoughts. Although Anne Bradstreet penned meditative poems, her works reflect dedication to her family as a mother and wife while Edward Taylor's writings focus on his relationship…show more content…
And if I see not half my days that’s due, What nature would, God grant to yours and you; (10-14) Bradstreet writes “Before the Birth of One of Her Children” seemingly as a eulogy. The poem is to comfort the child if Bradstreet does not survive birth. This illustrates the great amount of love and dedication she has for her children. Luther Caldwell, editor of An Account of Anne Bradstreet: The Puritan Poetess and Kindred Topics states: “According to many able and learned men of her time, she was the most remarkable, level-headed and self-poised intellectual woman of the early colonial times, and a Christian woman, devout and conscientious, of the loftiest faith” (Caldwell 5). She was a dedicated mother and her poetry expressed everlasting love for her children. Unlike “Before the Birth of One of Her Children” Anne Bradstreet’s “In Reference to Her Children, 23 June 1659” is cheerful and joyous. She has nurtured her children and they have become adults. Bradstreet's poem celebrates her children and exclaims her happiness that they are growing older and maturing “In Reference to Her Children” states: I nursed them up with pain and…show more content…
The two were honest and faithful to each other as well as supportive and understanding. Her works unveil her deep level of love and commitment to her husband. Bradstreet's poem, “To My Dear and Loving Husband” discusses how she feels about Simon. The poem states: If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were loved by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me, ye woman, if you can. I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold (1-5) Bradstreet believed her marriage was perfect. Simon and her were meant to be together and their love was more precious than gold. While her husband was absent upon public employment, Bradstreet penned a poem to be sent to him. The poem, “A Letter to Her Husband, Absent upon Public Employment” shows how much Bradstreet misses her husband. She is sad while he is away. “A Letter to Her Husband, Absent upon Public Employment” states: I, like the Earth this season, mourn in black, My Sun is gone so far in's zodiac, Whom whilst I 'joyed, nor storms, nor frost I felt, His warmth such frigid colds did cause to melt. My chilled limbs now numbed lie
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