Faith
by Frances Anne "Fanny" Kemble
'Faith' Summary
Fanny Kemble's poem "Faith" expresses the desire for trust over cynicism. Kemble was a British actress who also found time to be a popular author of poetry, plays, travelogues, and memoirs. She was an abolitionist after having been married for 14 years to a wealthy American plantation owner. This poem explores the theme of faith in the face of cynicism. The speaker in the poem is struggling to maintain her faith in humanity, but she ultimately finds hope in the power of love.Book Details
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