Colon: Poema (1882)
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ISBN10: 1436809193
ISBN13: 9781436809191
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436809191
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Colon: Poema is a literary work written by Ramon Maria De Las Mercedes De Campoamor, a Spanish poet and philosopher. The book, published in 1882, is a long-form poem that explores the life and legacy of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who discovered the Americas. The poem is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Columbus' life. The first part describes his childhood and early years, including his desire to become a sailor and his struggles to secure funding for his voyages. The second part focuses on his famous journey across the Atlantic and his encounters with the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The final part of the poem reflects on Columbus' legacy and his impact on world history.Throughout the poem, Campoamor uses vivid imagery and powerful language to convey the excitement and danger of Columbus' voyages, as well as the complex moral and ethical questions raised by his actions. The author also explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the search for knowledge and understanding.Overall, Colon: Poema is a masterful work of poetry that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in world history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, colonialism, and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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