Thomas A Becket, A Tragedy: And Other Poems (1866)

By Gideon Hiram Hollister

Book Overview

Thomas A Becket, A Tragedy: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Gideon Hiram Hollister and published in 1866. The title poem, Thomas A Becket, is a tragic tale of the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170 by knights of King Henry II. The poem explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. The collection also includes other poems that touch on various subjects such as nature, love, and patriotism. The poems are written in a traditional style with rhyme and meter, and the language is rich and descriptive. Hollister was an American poet and historian who was born in 1817 in Connecticut. He was a lawyer by profession but is best known for his poetry and historical writing. Thomas A Becket, A Tragedy: And Other Poems is one of his most notable works and is still read and studied today for its literary and historical value.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: 1104413280
• ISBN13: 9781104413286
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"