jul 10, 1666 - Anne Bradstreet "Here Follows Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House, July 10th, 1666"

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The year 1666 was a big year for Bradstreet's literary productivity. Bradstreet was dealing with personal tragedies which includes the loss of her home due to a fire. This inspired Bradstreet's poem which was included in the posthumous publication of her work. The literary context is relevant as it reflects on Bradstreet's motivation to explore religious faith finding solace during the face of adversity. Bradstreet uses vivid imagery and emotional language to convey her feelings of loss and the new finding of faith for comfort during this time of tragedy. Historically, it provides a glimpse of challenges people faced during the colonial period as the destroyed home was a common occurrence in the settlements and her poems shows the sense of loss and displacement. It highlights religious beliefs and faith in order to cope.

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