New Colossus
by Emma Lazarus
'New Colossus' Summary
“The New Colossus” is a sonnet written by Emma Lazarus in 1883. It describes the Statue of Liberty, an enormous bronze statue that was a gift from the people of France, and a symbol of liberty, freedom, and welcome to immigrants arriving in the United States. The poem's speaker, who is seemingly the statue itself, welcomes the “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” who have fled “tyranny, a wretched hordes” in search of a new life. The speaker describes the statue as a “Mother of Exiles” and as a beacon of hope for the world. The poem's powerful and enduring message continues to resonate with readers today.Book Details
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Emma Lazarus
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Emma Lazarus was an American author of poetry, prose, and translations, as well as an activist for Jewish and Georgist causes. She is remembered for writing the sonnet "The New Colossus", which was in...
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