The Day of Doom; Or, a Poetical Description of the Great and Last Judgement

Name: The Day of Doom; Or, a Poetical Description of the Great and Last Judgement
Author: Michael Wigglesworth

By Michael Wigglesworth

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A long didactic poem offers a vivid, verse portrayal of the final judgment, contrasting terrifying images of divine wrath with scenes of salvation for the repentant and repeatedly urging moral reform. It catalogs common failings, imagines the fates of the condemned and the elect, and uses stark, moralizing language to instruct and warn its audience. The volume also includes shorter religious poems and a biographical appendix containing the author’s memoir and a funeral sermon that frame the work in personal and pastoral terms.

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Michael Wigglesworth

Michael Wigglesworth was a 17th-century American poet and minister, best known for his work "The Day of Doom; Or, A Poetical Description of the Great and Last Judgment." This poem, published in 1662, is notable for its vivid imagery and theological themes, reflecting the Puritan beliefs of the time. Wigglesworth's writing is characterized by its moral seriousness and didactic purpose, aiming to convey the consequences of sin and the importance of salvation. His contributions to early American literature provide insight into the religious and cultural landscape of colonial New England.