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The Wreck Of The Hesperus (1886)

The Wreck Of The Hesperus (1886)

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth

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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1165744600
ISBN13: 9781165744602
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Wreck of the Hesperus is a narrative poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and published in 1886. The poem tells the tragic story of a ship called the Hesperus, which sets sail from Gloucester, Massachusetts, with its captain and his daughter on board. Despite warnings of an impending storm, the captain insists on continuing the journey, and the ship is eventually destroyed by the powerful winds and waves.The poem is divided into nine stanzas, each of which describes a different aspect of the ship's journey and eventual demise. Longfellow's vivid and descriptive language brings the storm to life, painting a picture of the chaos and destruction that ensues. The poem also explores themes of pride, hubris, and the consequences of ignoring warnings and advice.The Wreck of the Hesperus has become one of Longfellow's most famous and enduring works, and is considered a classic of American literature. Its haunting imagery and powerful storytelling have captivated readers for generations, and it continues to be studied and analyzed by literary scholars today.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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