Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night
by Walt Whitman
'Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night' Summary
The speaker of the poem, a soldier, has been assigned the task of keeping vigil over a fallen comrade on a battlefield. As he watches over the body, he reflects on the horrors of war and the fragility of life. He also remembers the good times he shared with his friend, and he mourns his loss. The poem is full of vivid imagery and powerful language, and it captures the raw emotions of war. It is a moving tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, and it is a reminder of the cost of war.Book Details
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Walt Whitman
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Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman i...
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