Hesperia

Hesperia

Harry Lyman Koopman

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781145332973
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'Hesperia: An American National Poem' by Harry Lyman Koopman, published in 1919, is an epic poem that seeks to capture the essence of American identity and destiny. In grand, sweeping verses, Koopman explores the historical narrative of the United States, celebrating its landscapes, its people, and its aspirations. This work represents an ambitious attempt to create a foundational text for American culture, akin to the epic poems of classical antiquity. Koopman’s 'Hesperia' is more than just a poem; it is a vision of America’s potential and its role in the world. Readers interested in American literature, epic poetry, and the cultural history of the United States will find this work to be a valuable and insightful read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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