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Captain Sword and Captain Pen: A Poem
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General PoetryGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781023227506
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Leigh Hunt's Captain Sword and Captain Pen: A Poem is a powerful 19th-century work exploring the contrasting forces of war and peace. Through evocative poetry, Hunt delivers a poignant social commentary on the human condition, questioning the glorification of conflict and advocating for the power of diplomacy and intellect.
This carefully restored edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Hunt's vision as it was first presented. A timeless exploration of enduring themes, the poem serves as a reminder of the lasting impact of both violence and peaceful resolution. Captain Sword and Captain Pen remains a relevant and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in poetry that grapples with profound questions about society and the pursuit of a more harmonious world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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