The Great Republic: A Poem of the Sun

By Thomas Lake Harris

Book Overview

The Great Republic: A Poem of the Sun is a literary work by Thomas Lake Harris, an American poet and spiritual leader. This book is a long-form poem that celebrates the United States of America as a great republic, a land of freedom, democracy, and progress. The poem is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of American life and culture. Harris uses vivid imagery and poetic language to describe the natural beauty of the American landscape, the achievements of American science and industry, and the ideals of American democracy. The poem also touches on themes of spirituality and religion, reflecting Harris's own beliefs as a spiritual leader. Overall, The Great Republic is a patriotic and optimistic tribute to the United States, written in a style that is both lyrical and philosophical.1891. This is an epic poem divided into twelve arguments. Before each argument is a synopsis of the contents found in that section. This is a wonderful work with discussions relative to religion; nature; Divine Love; judgment of oppressors; the martyrs of truth, freedom and inspiration; mysteries and origin of woman; Divine humanity and many other spiritual and religious ideals.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: 1162592990
• ISBN13: 9781162592992
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"