Grecian Prospects: A Poem, In Two Cantos (1799)

By Richard Polwhele

Book Overview

Grecian Prospects: A Poem, In Two Cantos (1799) is a work of poetry by Richard Polwhele. The poem is divided into two cantos and is set in ancient Greece. It explores themes of love, war, and the beauty of the natural world. The first canto focuses on the story of Leander and Hero, two lovers who are separated by a dangerous strait. The second canto shifts to the story of the battle between the Greeks and Persians at Thermopylae. Throughout the poem, Polwhele uses vivid imagery and rich language to bring the ancient world to life. The work also includes extensive footnotes and annotations, providing historical context and explaining references to ancient mythology and literature. Overall, Grecian Prospects is a celebration of the beauty and grandeur of ancient Greece, as well as a meditation on the enduring power of love and the human spirit.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104173751
• ISBN13: 9781104173753
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"