The Courtship of Miles StandishRead Books Ltd, 14.08.2020 г. - 70 страници First published in 1858, “The Courtship of Miles Standish” is a narrative poem written by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow about the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. Beautifully illustrated and written by one of America's most celebrated poets, it is not to be missed by poetry lovers with an interest in early American history. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was an American poet and educator. He was a member of the Fireside Poets of New England as well as the first American translator of Dante Alighieri's “Divine Comedy”. Longfellow's lyric poems became well-known for their musicality and mythology, garnering him significant acclaim both at home and overseas. Other notable works by this poet include: "Paul Revere's Ride", “The Song of Hiawatha”, and “Evangeline”. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic poem now complete with a biography of the author by John William Cousin. |
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... thought he seemed , with his hands behind him , and pausing Ever and anon to behold his glittering weapons of warfare , Hanging in shining array along the walls of the chamber , - Cutlass and corselet of steel , and his trusty sword of ...
... thought he seemed , with his hands behind him , and pausing Ever and anon to behold his glittering weapons of warfare , Hanging in shining array along the walls of the chamber , - Cutlass and corselet of steel , and his trusty sword of ...
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... thought of the maiden Priscilla. She is alone in the world; her father and mother and brother Died in the winter together; I saw her going and coming, Now to the grave of the dead, and now to the bed of the dying, Patient, courageous ...
... thought of the maiden Priscilla. She is alone in the world; her father and mother and brother Died in the winter together; I saw her going and coming, Now to the grave of the dead, and now to the bed of the dying, Patient, courageous ...
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... thought, but never have dared to reveal it, Being a coward in this, though valiant enough for the most part. Go to the damsel Priscilla, the loveliest maiden of Plymouth, Say that a blunt old Captain, a man not of words but of actions ...
... thought, but never have dared to reveal it, Being a coward in this, though valiant enough for the most part. Go to the damsel Priscilla, the loveliest maiden of Plymouth, Say that a blunt old Captain, a man not of words but of actions ...
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... thoughts were heaving and dashing , As in a foundering ship , with every roll of the vessel , Washes the bitter sea , the merciless surge of the ocean ! " Must I relinquish it all , " he cried with a wild lamentation , " Must I ...
... thoughts were heaving and dashing , As in a foundering ship , with every roll of the vessel , Washes the bitter sea , the merciless surge of the ocean ! " Must I relinquish it all , " he cried with a wild lamentation , " Must I ...
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THE SAILING OF THE MAY FLOWER | |
PRISCILLA | |
THE MARCH OF MILES STANDISH | |
THE SPINNINGWHEEL | |
THE WEDDINGDAY | |
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