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Poem
June 27, 1823
The National Republican And Ohio Political Register
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A lyrical farewell poem titled 'The Israelite Maid,' inspired by Ivanhoe, where the speaker, an exiled Jewish woman, bids adieu to a lady, expressing longing, well-wishes for her love, and a plea for remembrance amid her departure by sea.
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Selected Poetry.
COMMUNICATED.
Messrs. Editors—
The following poetical effusion will probably please such of your readers as are acquainted with Ivanhoe:
THE ISRAELITE MAID.
Already the sail is unfurl'd to the breeze,
Which wafts me away over billowy seas.
Oh! far from the land of my childhood I roam,
An outcast I wander from country and home.
But Oh! when thou hearest the tempest, dismay'd,
Then, Lady, remember the Israelite maid!
Farewell to thee, Lady! Oh long may you prove,
The bliss of unceasing, reciprocal love!
Long, long may the smile that beams now for thee,
Bloom on his cheek, though it bloom not for me!
Yet—the tempests low list—Oh! for it be paid,
One tear to the fate of the Israelite maid!
But hark! 'tis the signal that calls me away,
To the boat; I am with thee—one moment's delay!
Oh: pray for me, Lady:—for thee I will sue,
To the God of the Christian, the God of the Jew!
Yet—adieu once again—too long I've delay'd—
Oh Lady, forget not the Israelite maid!
c.
COMMUNICATED.
Messrs. Editors—
The following poetical effusion will probably please such of your readers as are acquainted with Ivanhoe:
THE ISRAELITE MAID.
Already the sail is unfurl'd to the breeze,
Which wafts me away over billowy seas.
Oh! far from the land of my childhood I roam,
An outcast I wander from country and home.
But Oh! when thou hearest the tempest, dismay'd,
Then, Lady, remember the Israelite maid!
Farewell to thee, Lady! Oh long may you prove,
The bliss of unceasing, reciprocal love!
Long, long may the smile that beams now for thee,
Bloom on his cheek, though it bloom not for me!
Yet—the tempests low list—Oh! for it be paid,
One tear to the fate of the Israelite maid!
But hark! 'tis the signal that calls me away,
To the boat; I am with thee—one moment's delay!
Oh: pray for me, Lady:—for thee I will sue,
To the God of the Christian, the God of the Jew!
Yet—adieu once again—too long I've delay'd—
Oh Lady, forget not the Israelite maid!
c.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Israelite Maid
Ivanhoe
Farewell
Exile
Reciprocal Love
Jewish Outcast
Poem Details
Title
The Israelite Maid
Subject
Inspired By Ivanhoe
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Already The Sail Is Unfurl'd To The Breeze,
Which Wafts Me Away Over Billowy Seas.
Oh! Far From The Land Of My Childhood I Roam,
An Outcast I Wander From Country And Home.
Oh: Pray For Me, Lady:—For Thee I Will Sue,
To The God Of The Christian, The God Of The Jew!
Oh Lady, Forget Not The Israelite Maid!