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Anne Bradstreet's Verses Upon The Burning Of Our House

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Anne Bradstreet’s “Verses Upon the Burning of Our House” is an enjoyable read that causes the reader to experience various emotions while reading the poem, and connects the reader to the speaker through the expression of these emotions. I enjoyed this poem because it particularly evoked feelings of sympathy for the speaker. Bradstreet’s internal struggle is just one of many that is faced through the lives of all, and by directly relaying a significant event that happened in her life, she establishes a strong and almost personal connection with the reader. She expresses the hardships she faces in a way that is relatable while also telling a story of how her faith came through to her in a time of need. In addition to being a narrative story,

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