Emma’s Poem The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
Emma’s Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty by Linda Glaser is an illustrated edition published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children in 2010. This 32-page book explores the origins of the famous sonnet written by Emma Lazarus in 1883, which articulates the welcoming spirit of the Statue of Liberty towards immigrants. Through this work, readers can gain insight into the historical context and significance of Lazarus’s words, which have become emblematic of America’s identity as a refuge for those seeking freedom.
In this book, readers will discover how Emma Lazarus was inspired by the waves of immigrants arriving from Eastern Europe and how her poem gave voice to the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty. The narrative delves into themes of social activism, emigration, and the historical significance of symbols like the Statue of Liberty in American culture. This edition serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of literature and history, particularly in relation to social issues and the immigrant experience in the 19th century.
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Give me your tired, your poor
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free… Who wrote these words? And why? In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that was to give voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally a gift from France to celebrate our shared national struggles for liberty, the Statue, thanks to Emma’s poem, slowly came to shape our hearts, defining us as a nation that welcomes and gives refuge to those who come to our shores. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Poetry)
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