02309cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000420012624500780016826400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043250800260046352013610048953400450185065300400189585600430193599900170197835777UtSlPG20260610133821.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a31025140  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWarren, George Washington,d1813-188310aGovernor Winthrop's Return to Boston: An Interview with a Great Character 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-04-06  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Governor Winthrop's Return to Boston: An Interview with a Great Character" by G. Washington Warren is a historical poem written in the late 19th century. The work commemorates the 250th anniversary of Boston's founding and reflects on the legacy of John Winthrop, the city's first governor, through a stylistic conversation with his statue. The poem channels themes of change, continuity, and spiritual reflection, delving into Winthrop's views on the evolution of the city and its church, as well as the nature of wealth and the lasting impact of a strong moral foundation.  In this poem, the author imagines an interview with the spirit of John Winthrop, who reflects on the changes that have occurred since his time. Winthrop expresses admiration for the flourishing First Church he founded, sharing insights about the enduring nature of faith and community, contrasted with the ephemeral nature of material wealth. He contemplates the statue's location in Scollay Square, wishing it had been placed on Boston Common, and conveys thoughts on the importance of moral and spiritual wealth over material possessions. Through his spirited remarks, Winthrop's timeless values and visions provide both a critique and a celebration of modernity, pointing to the legacy of his foundational contributions to Boston. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWinthrop, John, 1588-1649 -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35777  c76620d76620