The Fredoniad; Or Independence Preserved V4

An Epic Poem On The Late War Of 1812

von Richard Emmons

290 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Fredoniad; Or Independence Preserved V4: An Epic Poem On The Late War Of 1812 is a lengthy poem by Richard Emmons that tells the story of the War of 1812 through the eyes of the fictional character Fredonia, who represents the United States. The poem is divided into twelve books and covers the major events of the war, including the battles of Lake Erie and New Orleans, as well as the burning of Washington, D.C. Emmons uses a variety of poetic techniques, including epic similes and allusions to classical literature, to create a grand and dramatic narrative. The poem also reflects the patriotic fervor of the time, with Fredonia portrayed as a brave and virtuous hero fighting for the freedom and independence of her people. Overall, The Fredoniad is a unique and ambitious work that offers a poetic interpretation of a pivotal moment in American history.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781432632953
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC