Hero And Leander: A Poem (1783)

By Musaeus of Athens, Musaeus Grammaticus, E E 1867-1940 Sikes

Book Overview

Hero and Leander is an epic poem written by the German author Musaeus in 1783. The poem is a retelling of the Greek myth of Hero and Leander, which tells the story of two lovers from opposite sides of the Hellespont who are separated by the sea. The poem begins with the introduction of the two main characters, Hero and Leander, and their initial attraction to each other. The poem then follows the couple as they struggle to maintain their relationship despite the obstacles that stand in their way, including the distance between them and the disapproval of Hero's parents. The poem is filled with vivid descriptions of the sea and the landscape surrounding the lovers, as well as intense emotions and passionate love scenes. Ultimately, the poem ends tragically with the death of Leander, who drowns while attempting to swim across the Hellespont to be with Hero. Hero, devastated by his death, throws herself into the sea to join him. The poem is considered a classic of German literature and has been translated into several languages.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: 1165464004
• ISBN13: 9781165464005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"