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John Brown's Body: A Poem
Paperback
Civil War Period (1850-1877)General Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025761497
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 504
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Combining historical scope with lyrical intensity, the work weaves together the stories of diverse characters from both the North and the South alongside legendary historical figures. The poem explores themes of freedom, sacrifice, and the search for national identity amidst the chaos of conflict.
Recognized for its sweeping breadth and its ability to humanize the massive scale of the war, John Brown's Body: A Poem remains a foundational text in 20th-century American literature. It offers a unique perspective on the mid-19th century, blending folklore, song-like passages, and blank verse to create a vivid tapestry of a country in transition. This work stands as a testament to the enduring power of narrative poetry to document the triumphs and tragedies of the human spirit.
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