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Poem
June 21, 1808
Kentucky Gazette And General Advertiser
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A tragic ballad-song about young lovers Henry and Jane, separated by war; Jane disguises herself to fight beside him, and both die for love and glory.
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Full Text
"TO SOAR ALOFT ON FANCY'S WING."
HENRY AND JANE.
A Popular Song
YOUNG HENRY was as brave a youth,
As ever grac'd a martial story,
And Jane was fair as lovely truth—
She sigh'd for Love, and he for Glory.
With her his faith he meant to plight,
And told her many a gallant story,
Till war their honest joys to blight,
Call'd him away from Love to Glory.
Brave Henry met the foe with pride,
Jane followed—fought—ah! hapless story;
In man's attire, by Henry's side,
She died for Love, and he for Glory.
HENRY AND JANE.
A Popular Song
YOUNG HENRY was as brave a youth,
As ever grac'd a martial story,
And Jane was fair as lovely truth—
She sigh'd for Love, and he for Glory.
With her his faith he meant to plight,
And told her many a gallant story,
Till war their honest joys to blight,
Call'd him away from Love to Glory.
Brave Henry met the foe with pride,
Jane followed—fought—ah! hapless story;
In man's attire, by Henry's side,
She died for Love, and he for Glory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
War Military
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Henry Jane
Love Glory
War Ballad
Tragic Song
Martial Story
Poem Details
Title
Henry And Jane.
Subject
Tragic Love In War
Key Lines
Young Henry Was As Brave A Youth,
As Ever Grac'd A Martial Story,
And Jane Was Fair As Lovely Truth—
She Sigh'd For Love, And He For Glory.
Brave Henry Met The Foe With Pride,
Jane Followed—Fought—Ah! Hapless Story;
In Man's Attire, By Henry's Side,
She Died For Love, And He For Glory.