The Wreck of the Hesperus by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Author Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Engraver Andrew, George T., 1842-
Illustrator Barnes, Hiram P. (Hiram Putnam), 1857-1920
Illustrator Buhler, Augustus W. (Augustus Waldeck), 1853-1920
Illustrator Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929
Illustrator Halsall, William Formby, 1841-1919
Illustrator Lewis, Arthur James, 1825?-1901
Illustrator Pierce, H. Winthrop (Herman Winthrop), 1850-
Illustrator Taylor, William Ladd, 1854-1926
Illustrator Woodward, J. D.
Title The Wreck of the Hesperus
Note "Illustrations by H. Winthrop Pierce, Edmund H. Garrett, J.D. Woodward, W.F. Halsall, W.L. Taylor, A. Buhler, H.P. Barnes, A.J. Lewis. Drawn and engraved under the supervision of George T. Andrew"--Page [6]
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Summary "The Wreck of the Hesperus" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a poignant ballad written in the late 19th century. This poem tells the tragic tale of a schooner caught in a fierce storm as its captain, accompanied by his young daughter, struggles against nature’s fury. The poem captures themes of hubris, love, and the interplay between man and the relentless forces of nature. In the narrative, the proud skipper dismisses warnings from an experienced sailor about an impending hurricane, believing he can conquer the storm. As conditions worsen, he prepares to protect his daughter by binding her to the mast. Tragically, he succumbs to the elements, leaving her alone at the mercy of the storm. The vessel ultimately wrecks on the reefs, signifying the cruel reality of nature's power. In the aftermath, a fisherman finds the maiden’s lifeless body lashed to the mast, evoking deep sympathy and prompting reflections on loss and human vulnerability in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Hesperus (Ship) -- Poetry
Subject Shipwrecks -- Massachusetts -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 13830
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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