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Hero And Leander
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781024355604
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hero and Leander is an enduring classic of English literature, a poem begun by Christopher Marlowe and completed by George Chapman. Based on the Greek legend, the poem tells the tragic love story of Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, and Leander, a young man from Abydos. Their clandestine meetings are fraught with danger, as Leander must swim the Hellespont each night to be with his beloved.
Marlowe's contribution is characterized by its sensuous language and vivid imagery, while Chapman's continuation delves deeper into the philosophical and moral implications of their love. Together, their voices create a rich and complex tapestry, exploring themes of love, desire, fate, and the conflict between earthly and divine obligations. This edition offers readers a chance to rediscover this timeless tale of passion and sacrifice.
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