Emma Lazarus - Biography
Lazarus Biography - The Life and Work of the American Poet and Defender of ImmigrantsEmma is a name associated with poetry, the ideals of freedom and the protection of the rights of immigrants. Her poems and beliefs became a symbol of hospitality and solidarity, and she left an indelible mark on the history of the United States and world literature. In this biography, we look at the life and work of Emma Lazarus, and the ideas and ideals she championed in her writing.
Emma was born July 22, 1849 in New York, in a family of Jewish immigrants from Portugal. Her family was educated and cultural, and Emma showed an early interest in literature and writing. She received a good education and began to write poetry as a child.
Emma became a well-known American poet and published her poems in many well-known literary publications of her time. Her poetry is marked by deep humanism and empathy for the suffering. She wrote about social issues, tolerance and injustice.
One of the most famous works of Emma Lazarus is the poem "The New Colossus," written in 1883. This work is dedicated to the Statue of Liberty and the words from it, including the phrase "Give me your weary, your poor..." (Give me your tired, your poor...), have become a symbol of hospitality and support for immigrants arriving in the United States.
Emma was also an active literary critic and essayist. Her work in literature and the arts is of great value and became important sources for analyzing the cultural and literary context of the United States in the late 19th century.
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