Poem
O say, can you see by the dawn's early light
| Title | O say, can you see by the dawn's early light |
|---|---|
| Author | Seán Hutton |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seachrán Ruairí | 1986 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #939
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | Seachrán Ruairí |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 1986 |
| Publisher | Coiscéim (Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 27 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
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| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | The title of this poem is a line from the American national anthem, and is thus likely to be a commentary on American war activities. The statement that injustice has been covered up by the rhetoric of freedom is notable. The speaker makes reference to events in the ancient Greek Peloponnesian War, in which the cities of Skione and Mytilene were attacked and besieged as a result of their rebellious activities. |
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