The Lottery, A Poem, In Two Parts: And An Ode To War (1815)

By Denis Le Cadet and St. Denis Le Cadet

Book Overview

The Lottery, A Poem, In Two Parts: And An Ode To War (1815) is a collection of three poems written by St. Denis Le Cadet. The first two parts of the book are dedicated to a long narrative poem entitled ""The Lottery."" The poem tells the story of a small village that holds an annual lottery to determine which member of the community will be sacrificed to ensure a good harvest. The poem explores themes of tradition, sacrifice, and the darker aspects of human nature.The final poem in the book is an ode to war, titled ""An Ode To War."" The poem glorifies the act of war and the bravery of soldiers, while also acknowledging the pain and suffering that it causes. The poem is written in a grand, epic style and is meant to inspire patriotism and a love of country.Overall, The Lottery, A Poem, In Two Parts: And An Ode To War (1815) is a thought-provoking collection of poems that explores complex themes and emotions. It is a must-read for fans of poetry and those interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature.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: 1437164250
• ISBN13: 9781437164251
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"