A Vision of Great Men: With Other Poems, and Translations from the Poetesses of Germany is a book of poetry written by Caroline De Crespigny and published in 1848. The collection includes a variety of poems, including sonnets, odes, and ballads, as well as translations of works by female German poets. The main theme of the book is the celebration of great men throughout history, including figures such as Napoleon and Julius Caesar. Through her poetry, De Crespigny explores the idea of heroism and the qualities that make a person truly great. The book also contains a number of romantic and sentimental poems, which reflect the author's interest in the emotional aspects of life. Overall, A Vision of Great Men is a thoughtful and engaging collection of poetry that offers insight into the values and beliefs of its time.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.
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