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The Poem: To My Dear and Loving Husband

The Poem: To My Dear and Loving Husband

Introduction

The poem “To My Dear and Loving Husband” is written by Anne Bradstreet who expressed her unconditional love and affection for her husband in the poem. She has made a point to highlight her husband about her love and devotion as opposed to duty that leaves several questions in the mind of Puritan lifestyle of her time (vcu.edu). There are three areas in which the poem will be criticized that are gender/feminist, cultural and Marxist criticism. As Bradstreet has conveyed the message through different perspectives, which can ...