O Captain! My Captain!: A Moving Elegy of Leadership, Loss & National Mourning After Triumph (Library of Alexandria, Band 605) - Softcover

Whitman, Walt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1806681021 ISBN 13: 9781806681020

Verlag: The Library of Alexandria, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Have you ever wondered why one poem could capture the grief of an entire nation? O Captain! My Captain! is more than just a poem-it is a national elegy, a collective cry of anguish woven into the fabric of post-Civil War America. Written in the aftermath of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, this short yet emotionally thunderous work by Walt Whitman channels the heartache of a people who had won peace but lost their guiding star. This modern presentation brings Whitman's masterwork to today's readers with clarity, reverence, and a deep sense of historical awareness. Though brief in form, the poem's emotional gravity, symbolic complexity, and national significance offer readers a profound journey into leadership, legacy, and the sorrow that follows glory. What You'll Discover in This Timeless Elegy:A Nation's Grief in Verse - Explore how Whitman encapsulated the national heartbreak following Lincoln's assassination. Symbolism of the Ship and the Shore - Dive into the deeper metaphorical meanings of triumph paired with tragic loss. Poetic Power and Simplicity - Discover how Whitman's rhythmic structure and word choices deliver devastating emotional impact. Historical and Cultural Resonance - Understand why this poem has become a staple in classrooms, films, speeches, and memorials. A Lasting Tribute to Leadership - Reflect on how Whitman transforms one man's death into a symbol of enduring respect and reverence. This edition preserves Whitman's unforgettable lines in a clean, modern format while remaining faithful to his voice and intent. O Captain! My Captain! is a short but essential work that continues to echo through American history, poetry, and civic identity.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: The Library of Alexandria
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1806681021
• ISBN 13: 9781806681020
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 30
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