The Shipwreck Embellished (1822) - William Falconer

Name: The Shipwreck Embellished (1822) - William Falconer
Brand: Kessinger Publishing
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The Shipwreck Embellished is a narrative poem written by William Falconer in 1762, recounting the tragic story of a shipwreck that he experienced firsthand while serving as a sailor in the British Navy. The poem details the events leading up to the shipwreck, the struggles of the crew to survive, and ultimately their tragic demise. This edition of the poem, published in 1822, is embellished with numerous engravings depicting scenes from the story, as well as a comprehensive introduction and notes providing historical context and analysis of the poem. The introduction discusses Falconer's life and career, as well as the literary and cultural context in which the poem was written. The notes provide additional information on nautical terminology, historical events, and literary allusions, making the poem more accessible to modern readers. Overall, The Shipwreck Embellished is a powerful and evocative work that captures the dangers and uncertainties of life at sea, as well as the human capacity for courage and endurance in the face of adversity. It is a classic of maritime literature and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to convey the complexities of human experience.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.

EAN: 9781437065787

Producent

Kessinger Publishing

Kod produktu

639GRX03527KS

Rok wydania

2008

Strony

176

Oprawa

Miekka

Format

15.2x22.9cm