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The Columbiad is an epic poem that celebrates America. It opens with Christopher Columbus in prison, despondent and feeling poorly rewarded for his great achievements. He is visited by Hesper, represented as the guardian genius of the lands to the west of Europe. He leads Columbus in a vision of the western hemisphere: its physical description, its native people, and the history of North and South ... Read more

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The Columbiad is an epic poem that celebrates America. It opens with Christopher Columbus in prison, despondent and feeling poorly rewarded for his great achievements. He is visited by Hesper, represented as the guardian genius of the lands to the west of Europe. He leads Columbus in a vision of the western hemisphere: its physical description, its native people, and the history of North and South
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The Columbiad: A Poem

Enriched edition. A Grand Narrative of American Patriotism and Progress in Epic Verse

by Joel Barlow, Eric Booth ...

In "The Columbiad: A Poem," Joel Barlow embarks on an ambitious poetic odyssey, celebrating the burgeoning American identity and the promise of the New World. Employing a neoclassical style infused with romantic elements, Barlow weaves together history, mythology, and a forward-looking vision that reflects Enlightenment ideals. The poem not only chronicles the discovery and colonization of America ... Read more

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In "The Columbiad: A Poem," Joel Barlow embarks on an ambitious poetic odyssey, celebrating the burgeoning American identity and the promise of the New World. Employing a neoclassical style infused with romantic elements, Barlow weaves together history, mythology, and a forward-looking vision that reflects Enlightenment ideals. The poem not only chronicles the discovery and colonization of America
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Poets & Their Trades – Diplomats

Poems from writers who were also members of the clergy

by Sir Thomas Wyatt, James Russell Lowell, James Weldon Johnson, James Bayard Taylor, Matthew Prior, Sir Robert Ayton, Joel barlow, Henry van Dyke, Sir Richard Fanshawe, Arthur Sherburne Hardy ...

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The life and career of a Poet is often thought of as musing at a desk, or lying in a meadow, or on long journeys to find inspiration for their next masterwork. But more often than not a poet was a part-time profession in subservient submission to their actual, salary-paying job.In this volume we bring together those professionals whose skills are based on using words to achieve the ambitions, ... Read more

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The life and career of a Poet is often thought of as musing at a desk, or lying in a meadow, or on long journeys to find inspiration for their next masterwork. But more often than not a poet was a part-time profession in subservient submission to their actual, salary-paying job.In this volume we bring together those professionals whose skills are based on using words to achieve the ambitions,
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The Iliad And The Odyssey By Homer: The Iliad And The Odyssey Incl Historical & Geographical Background. (Mobi Classics)

by Homer,Samuel Butler (Translator) ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.TABLE OF ... Read more

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.TABLE OF
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Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

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Embark on an epic journey of self-reflection and discovery in Lord Byron’s iconic poem, "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage." This seminal work explores the wanderings of the titular character, Childe Harold, as he travels through Europe, reflecting on life, love, and the pursuit of meaning.Byron’s masterful verse takes readers on an introspective journey through breathtaking landscapes, while delving ... Read more

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Embark on an epic journey of self-reflection and discovery in Lord Byron’s iconic poem, "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage." This seminal work explores the wanderings of the titular character, Childe Harold, as he travels through Europe, reflecting on life, love, and the pursuit of meaning.Byron’s masterful verse takes readers on an introspective journey through breathtaking landscapes, while delving
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The Iliad and The Odyssey + Homer and His Age

by Andrew Lang, Homer Homer ...

Translated by Samuel Butler ...

This carefully crafted ebook: “The Iliad and The Odyssey + Homer and His Age” contains 2 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The Iliad and the Odyssey are two epic poems written by Homer around the 9th century BC. They are two of the oldest recorded written works in history. The Iliad deals with a ten-year war between the Greeks ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook: “The Iliad and The Odyssey + Homer and His Age” contains 2 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The Iliad and the Odyssey are two epic poems written by Homer around the 9th century BC. They are two of the oldest recorded written works in history. The Iliad deals with a ten-year war between the Greeks
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Oroonoko

by Aphra Behn ...

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
'We are bought and sold like apes or monkeys, to be the sport of women, fools, and cowards, and the support of rogues . . .'Spy, traveller and pioneering female writer Aphra Benn's story of an African prince sold into slavery is considered one of the earliest English novels ... Read more

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'We are bought and sold like apes or monkeys, to be the sport of women, fools, and cowards, and the support of rogues . . .'Spy, traveller and pioneering female writer Aphra Benn's story of an African prince sold into slavery is considered one of the earliest English novels
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The Portable Roman Reader

by Various ...

Series series Portable Library
The Romans conquered most of the known world and detailed their conquests in calm, unapologetic histories. They were a supremely urbane people who longed poetically for the farming life. Valuing toughness and practicality in all things, they turned the love poem into a cynical rebuke and wrote tragedies in which the unfathomable actions of gods gave way to the staggering cruelties of man. As the ... Read more

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The Romans conquered most of the known world and detailed their conquests in calm, unapologetic histories. They were a supremely urbane people who longed poetically for the farming life. Valuing toughness and practicality in all things, they turned the love poem into a cynical rebuke and wrote tragedies in which the unfathomable actions of gods gave way to the staggering cruelties of man. As the
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The Persians

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“The Persians” (Gr: “Persai”; Lat: “Persae”) is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. First produced in 472 BCE, it is considered the oldest surviving play in the history of theatre, and also the only extant Greek tragedy that is based on contemporary events. It recounts the Persian response to news of their military defeat under Xerxes at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE, one of ... Read more

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“The Persians” (Gr: “Persai”; Lat: “Persae”) is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. First produced in 472 BCE, it is considered the oldest surviving play in the history of theatre, and also the only extant Greek tragedy that is based on contemporary events. It recounts the Persian response to news of their military defeat under Xerxes at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE, one of
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Ovid: Everyman Poetry

by Ovid ...

Rome's greatest poet, famous for his love elegies, and his narrative poem, "Metamorphoses". ... Read more

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Rome's greatest poet, famous for his love elegies, and his narrative poem, "Metamorphoses".
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The Persians

by Aeschylus ...

The Persians is an Athenian tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. First produced in 472 BC, it is the oldest surviving play in the history of theatre. It dramatises the Persian response to news of their military defeat at the Battle of Salamis (480 BC), which was a decisive episode in the Greco-Persian Wars; as such, the play is also notable for being the only extant Greek tragedy ... Read more

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The Persians is an Athenian tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. First produced in 472 BC, it is the oldest surviving play in the history of theatre. It dramatises the Persian response to news of their military defeat at the Battle of Salamis (480 BC), which was a decisive episode in the Greco-Persian Wars; as such, the play is also notable for being the only extant Greek tragedy
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Urne-Burial

by Thomas Browne ...

Series series Penguin Great Ideas
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook ... Read more

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