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The day of doom
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Michael Wigglesworth's "The Day of Doom" is a Puritan poem describing the Day of Judgment.
The poem vividly depicts the judgment of souls and the consequences of sin.
Wigglesworth's work reflects the religious beliefs and anxieties of his time.
The poem's graphic descriptions and moralistic tone made it a popular and controversial work.
"The Day of Doom" remains a significant example of Puritan literature and its preoccupation with death and judgment.
The poem vividly depicts the judgment of souls and the consequences of sin.
Wigglesworth's work reflects the religious beliefs and anxieties of his time.
The poem's graphic descriptions and moralistic tone made it a popular and controversial work.
"The Day of Doom" remains a significant example of Puritan literature and its preoccupation with death and judgment.
