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The Columbiad

The Columbiad

Archibald Tucker Ritchie

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120738240
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The Columbiad: A Poem is a lengthy epic poem written by Archibald Tucker Ritchie and published in 1843. The poem is divided into ten books and tells the story of the founding and growth of the United States of America. It begins with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World and continues through the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. The poem is written in a grand, heroic style and celebrates the achievements of American heroes such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The Columbiad also includes philosophical and theological reflections on the nature of freedom and the role of the United States in the world. The poem is notable for its patriotic tone and its celebration of American exceptionalism. Overall, The Columbiad is a significant work of American literature that reflects the ideals and aspirations of the young nation.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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