Lucy Weatherby replaces Sally Dupre in Clay's affections in this poem on the same night Spade escapes from the Zachry plantation. Melora Vilas gives b
Lucy Weatherby replaces Sally Dupre in Clay's affections in this poem on the same night Spade escapes from the Zachry plantation. Melora Vilas gives birth to Jack's baby and finally finds him in her cart. It is seen from the perspective of a young Connecticut boy, Jack Ellyat, and Clay Wingate, a Georgian planter's son and interweaves historical and fictional events including the surrender at Appomattox Court House and the raid at Harper's Ferry. For 10 points-- name this epic poem by Stephen Vincent Benet based on a Civil War era historical figure.
Lucy Weatherby replaces Sally Dupre in Clay's affections in this poem on the same night Spade escapes from the Zachry plantation.
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