The Courtship of Miles Standish: With Suggestions for Study and NotesGood Press, 9.12.2019 г. - 197 страници "The Courtship of Miles Standish" is a narrative poem that takes readers back to the early days of Plymouth Colony in America. Set against the backdrop of a fierce Indian war, the poem tells the story of a love triangle involving Miles Standish, Priscilla Mullins, and John Alden, three Mayflower passengers. The poem captures the bittersweet quality of America's colonial era, balancing drama and comedy with the Pilgrims' battles against disease and Indians and their eccentric love triangle. |
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SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDY | |
MILES STANDISH | |
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP | |
THE LOVERS ERRAND IV JOHN ALDEN | |
THE SAILING OF THE MAYFLOWER | |
PRISCILLA | |
THE MARCH OF MILES STANDISH | |
THE SPINNINGWHEEL | |
THE WEDDINGDAY | |
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