“When angels visit earth, the messengers Of God's decree, they come as lightning, wind: Before the throne, they all are living fire.”
Quote by Emma Lazarus
Work
Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems and Other Writings
Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems and Other Writings is a compilation of works by the 19th-century American poet. The book includes a variety of her poems, covering a range of subjects and styles. It also presents her other writings, offering insight into her literary career and personal reflections. The collection is a testament to Lazarus's enduring influence on American poetry. more
Author
Emma Lazarus
Emma Lazarus was an American poet who lived from July 22, 1849, to November 19, 1887. She is best known for her poem 'The New Colossus', which is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Lazarus's work often focused on themes of immigration and freedom, reflecting her own Jewish heritage and the experiences of immigrants in the United States. more
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Source: The Poems of Emma Lazarus, Volume I: Narrative, Lyric, and Dramatic
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Source: Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems and Other Writings
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Source: Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems and Other Writings
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Source: Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems and Other Writings
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Source: Leaves of Grass: A Textual Variorum of the Printed Poems, 1860-1867
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