The Liberty Bell

"The Liberty Bell" by William Ross Wallace is a collection of poems written during the Romantic era that deeply explores the concept of freedom. The poems use the Liberty Bell as a main symbol of liberty and what it means to be a nation, during a time of big change and struggle in America. The bell acts like a moment in history, grabbing the feelings and dreams of people fighting for their freedom. Wallace uses strong images and beautiful language to show how important the Liberty Bell is, as it rings when the Declaration of Independence is announced, spreading hope throughout the country. The poems show how the bell's sound reaches different places and people, bringing together the courageous and those who are treated unfairly. Through his moving poems, Wallace captures a respect for what happened in the past, the power of freedom now, and a lasting hope for what is to come, highlighting how the Liberty Bell's sound still gives people courage and love for their country.