Hezekiah Butterworth
Hezekiah Butterworth was an American author and poet known for his contributions to children's literature and historical fiction. Born in Massachusetts, he developed a passion for storytelling early in life, which led to a prolific writing career that spanned several genres. Butterworth's works often reflected his interest in American history and culture, making them accessible and engaging for younger audiences. Among his notable works are 'The Story of the Pilgrims,' which provided a vivid retelling of the early settlers' experiences, and 'The Land of the Pueblos,' which explored the lives of Native Americans in the Southwest. Butterworth's literary significance lies in his ability to blend educational themes with entertaining narratives, a hallmark of his writing that influenced the genre of children's literature in the late 19th century. His stories not only entertained but also instilled a sense of history and morality in young readers. Butterworth's legacy endures through his numerous publications, which continue to be appreciated for their historical insights and engaging storytelling, marking him as a notable figure in American literature.
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View all 2 quotes“It is natural to speak of hymns as "poems," indiscriminately, for they have the same structure. But a hymn is not necessarily a poem, while a poem that can be sung as a hymn is something more than a poem. Imagination makes poems; devotion makes hymns. There can be poetry without emotion, but a hymn never. A poem may argue; a hymn must not. In short to be a hymn, what is written must express spiritual feelings and desires. The music of faith, hope and charity will be somewhere in its strain.”
“Evening in majestic shadows fell upon the fortress' walls: Sweetly were the last bells ringing on the James and on the Charles. 'Mid the choruses of freedom two departed victors lay, One beside the blue Rivanna, one by Massachusetts Bay. He was gone, and night her sable curtain drew across the sky; Gone his soul into all nations, gone to live and not to die.”
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