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Barbara Frietchie. A s a Quaker during wartime, Whittier struggled to write patriotic poetry that wasn’t warlike, he heard a story that inspired such a poem. It was the story of Barbara Frietchie. As in many of his “historical” poems, Whittier used poetic license. When it became controversial, he wrote an introduction:
Barbara Frietchie's work is o'er, And the Rebel rides on his raids no more. Honor to her! and let a tear Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall's bier. Over Barbara Frietchie's grave Flag of Freedom and ...
May 13, 2011 · Barbara Frietchie's work is o'er, And the Rebel rides on his raids nor more. Honor to her! and let a tear Fall, for her sake, on Stonewalls' bier. Over Barbara Frietchie's grave, Flag of Freedom and Union, wave! Peace and order and beauty draw Round they symbol of light and law; And ever the stars above look down On thy stars below in Frederick ...
John Greenleaf Whittier. 3.80. 25 ratings5 reviews. An illustrated edition of the poem describing Barbara Fritchie's dramatic stand with the Union flag against the rebel troops invading her town. Genres Poetry. Hardcover. First published January 1, 1965. Book details & editions.
Frietschie, Barbara (1766–1862)American Civil War hero. Name variations: Barbara Fritchie. Pronunciation: Frich-ee. Born Barbara Hauer on December 3, 1766, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; died at her home in Frederick, Maryland, on December 18, 1862; daughter of German immigrants; married John Frietschie.
Sep 15, 2012 · Alas, one of my childhood heroines turns out to be a sham. Although gray-headed Barbara Fritchie did in fact live in Frederick when Confederate troops marched through town en route to their ...
