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Retrorsum

Retrorsum

William Carey Richards

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781104375089
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Retrorsum is a poem written by William Carey Richards and delivered before the alumni of Madison University at the Jubilee Festival on August 4, 1869. The poem reflects on the past and encourages the reader to look back and learn from history. Richards uses vivid imagery and powerful language to evoke emotions and inspire reflection. The poem touches on themes such as perseverance, progress, and the importance of education. Overall, Retrorsum is a thought-provoking and inspiring work of poetry that encourages the reader to reflect on the past and use it to shape a better future.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.

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