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Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

Melville, Herman

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Civil War Period (1850-1877)General Poetry

ISBN10: 1023120585
ISBN13: 9781023120586
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Herman Melville's Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War offers a profound and enduring poetic reflection on the American Civil War. Published in the 19th century amidst the war's aftermath, this collection delves into the conflict's multifaceted nature, exploring its battles, key figures, and the complex emotions it stirred within a divided nation.

Melville, renowned for his novels, turns his attention to verse, crafting powerful poems that grapple with the war's moral ambiguities, its impact on individuals and society, and its lasting legacy on the American psyche. Battle-Pieces stands as a significant work of American literature, providing a unique and poignant perspective on one of the nation's most transformative periods. It remains a vital historical document and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the complexities of war.

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