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100	1		_aDurfee, Job, _d1790-1847
245	1	0	_aWhat Cheer; Or, Roger Williams in Banishment: A Poem
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-06-03
508			_aBrian Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"What Cheer; Or, Roger Williams in Banishment: A Poem" by Job Durfee is a historical poem written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Roger Williams, a pioneering advocate for religious freedom who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his beliefs. The poem explores the trials and tribulations he faces during his exile, shedding light on his character, struggles, and the broader themes of conscience and liberty. The opening of the poem introduces Williams in the midst of a harsh winter as he grapples with the difficult reality of exile. The scene is set with vivid imagery of his home in Salem, its defenses bolstered against the winter storm, and the emotional toll that his impending departure takes on him and his family. As a messenger from the Governor delivers the news of his banishment, Williams displays a steadfast spirit in the face of adversity. The poem captures his longing for friendship and support, ultimately revealing his deep commitment to the pursuit of a society defined by liberty of conscience, a theme that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWilliams, Roger, 1604?-1683 -- Poetry
700	1		_aDurfee, Thomas, _d1826-1901
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65495
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