The Courtship of Miles StandishGood Press, 12.12.2019 г. - 665 страници Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'The Courtship of Miles Standish' is a narrative poem that portrays the romantic pursuit of Priscilla Mullins by both Miles Standish and John Alden, set against the backdrop of the early American settlement. Longfellow's poetic style in this work is characterized by vivid imagery, emotional depth, and a skillful use of meter and rhyme scheme. This historical romance explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, making it a compelling read for those interested in American literature of the 19th century. The poem's enduring popularity can be attributed to its engaging storytelling and timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers today. |
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... Writing with diligent speed at a table of pine by the window; Fair-haired, azure-eyed, with delicate Saxon complexion, Having the dew of his youth, and the beauty thereof, as the captives Whom Saint Gregory saw, and exclaimed, “Not ...
... Writing with diligent speed at a table of pine by the window; Fair-haired, azure-eyed, with delicate Saxon complexion, Having the dew of his youth, and the beauty thereof, as the captives Whom Saint Gregory saw, and exclaimed, “Not ...
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... writing: “Truly the breath of the Lord hath slackened the speed of the bullet; He in his mercy preserved you, to be our shield and our weapon!” Still the Captain continued, unheeding the words of the stripling: “See, how bright they are ...
... writing: “Truly the breath of the Lord hath slackened the speed of the bullet; He in his mercy preserved you, to be our shield and our weapon!” Still the Captain continued, unheeding the words of the stripling: “See, how bright they are ...
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... writing epistles important , to go by the May Flower , Ready to sail on the morrow , or next day at latest , God willing ! Homeward bound with the tidings of all that terrible winter , Letters written by Alden , and full of the name of ...
... writing epistles important , to go by the May Flower , Ready to sail on the morrow , or next day at latest , God willing ! Homeward bound with the tidings of all that terrible winter , Letters written by Alden , and full of the name of ...
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... writer , and I am a fighter , but here is a fellow Who could both write and fight , and in both was equally skilful ... writing his memoirs . " " Truly , " continued the Captain , not heeding or hearing the other , " Truly a wonderful ...
... writer , and I am a fighter , but here is a fellow Who could both write and fight , and in both was equally skilful ... writing his memoirs . " " Truly , " continued the Captain , not heeding or hearing the other , " Truly a wonderful ...
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The Lovers Errand | |
John Alden | |
The Sailing of the May Flower | |
Priscilla | |
The March of Miles Standish | |
The SpinningWheel | |
The WeddingDay | |
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