02278cam a22003133u 4500 15205 UtSlPG 20260610133345.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gordon, Hanford Lennox, 1836-1920 The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-28 Produced by Eric Eldred, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Produced from images generously made available by the Canadiana.org. "The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems" by H.L. Gordon is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems delve into themes surrounding Native American culture, particularly that of the Dakota people, as well as reflections on nature, love, and the human experience. The collection appears to be influenced by the author's personal encounters with the scenes and traditions of these indigenous communities. At the start of the volume, the prelude introduces the Mississippi River, characterized by its grandeur and the historical significance of the lands it traverses. The river serves as a metaphor for the passing of time and the intersections of history, nature, and human endeavor. Following this, the opening legend, "The Feast of the Virgins," commences with a vivid description of a game played by Dakota maidens amid the icy landscape. The story quickly unfolds to showcase themes of rivalry, honor, and tragedy as characters grapple with societal expectations and personal desires, particularly through the eyes of the main character, Wiwâstè, who seeks to navigate her life amid cultural traditions and the consequences of betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Poetry Dakota Indians -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15205 56593 56593