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John Brown's Body
Hardcover
Civil War Period (1850-1877)General Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025755984
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.59
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Brown's Body is a Pulitzer Prize-winning epic poem by Stephen Vincent Benét that provides a monumental and lyrical narrative of the American Civil War. Taking its title from the famous marching song, the work begins with John Brown's fateful raid on Harpers Ferry and expands into a panoramic view of the conflict that divided a nation. Through masterful verse, Benét depicts the lives of soldiers, civilians, and historical figures, capturing the diverse experiences of those caught in the tide of war.
This masterpiece of American literature blends historical detail with profound poetic insight, exploring themes of abolition, heroism, and the heavy toll of fratricidal strife. From the battlefields of Gettysburg to the plantations of the South, the poem offers a vivid portrayal of the social and emotional landscapes of the 1860s. John Brown's Body remains a definitive work of historical poetry, celebrated for its ability to humanize the vast complexities of the Civil War while reflecting on the enduring quest for freedom and national unity.
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