Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 910 Melville, Herman 1819 1891 Melville, Hermann Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle-Pieces_and_Aspects_of_the_War David Maddock “Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War” by Herman Melville is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century, centered around the American Civil War. The poems delve into various aspects of the war, ranging from the personal narratives of fallen soldiers to reflections on the moral consequences of conflict and the broader impact of war on society. This anthology acts as a tribute to the countless lives lost and the emotional turmoil experienced during this tumultuous period in American history. The opening of this volume lays a grounding context, with Melville dedicating the work to the memory of the "THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND" who fell in defense of the Union. As he introduces the poems, Melville reflects on the varied themes and incidents of the war that shaped his writings. He expresses his intention to capture the complex feelings elicited by the conflict, using phrases that evoke a sense of melancholy and contemplation. Presenting a mix of personal grief and societal observation, the early verses explore the conflicted emotions surrounding war, beginning with poignant pieces that evoke images of soldiers' sacrifices and the psychological landscapes birthed by the chaos of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry War poetry, American PS Text US Civil War Category: Poetry Category: American Literature Category: History - American 419826 2025-08-05T15:15:32.822851 text/html 426225 2024-10-28T19:27:19 text/html 205949 2025-08-05T15:15:43.809869 application/epub+zip 207096 2025-08-05T15:15:36.552809 application/epub+zip 187076 2025-08-05T15:15:34.991819 application/epub+zip 439032 2025-08-05T15:15:47.819730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397884 2025-08-05T15:15:42.836794 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368446 2022-09-06T20:24:18.978469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211981 2025-08-05T15:15:31.493811 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192204 2024-10-28T19:27:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16982 2025-08-05T15:15:48.015820 application/rdf+xml 16664 2025-08-05T15:15:35.599773 image/jpeg 3811 2025-08-05T15:15:35.313777 image/jpeg 195680 2025-08-05T15:15:32.846847 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia