Pompeii

Pompeii

Robert Stephen Hawker

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781274744579
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'Pompeii: A Prize Poem' by Robert Stephen Hawker is a captivating journey back to the ancient Roman city frozen in time. Recited at the University of Oxford in 1827, this evocative poem breathes life into the ruins of Pompeii, vividly portraying its vibrant past and tragic end. Hawker’s eloquent verses capture the grandeur of Roman civilization and the poignant beauty of a city preserved in ash. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the classical world through the eyes of a celebrated poet, making it a timeless addition to any collection of poetry or historical literature. Explore the past and reflect on the enduring power of time through Hawker’s masterful words.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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