Project Gutenberg 2004-07-07 Public domain in the USA. 455 Melville, Herman 1819 1891 Melville, Hermann John Marr and Other Poems Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marr_and_Other_Sailors John Marr and other poems -- Sea pieces -- Poems from Timoleon -- Supplement -- Poems from Battle pieces -- Poems from Mardi -- Poems from Clarel. Geoff Palmer "John Marr and Other Poems" by Herman Melville is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases various themes, predominantly maritime life, the nature of war, and reflections on memory and loss, with notable pieces such as "John Marr" and "Bridegroom Dick" illustrating the life of sailors and the complexities of human experience. The opening of the collection introduces the poem "John Marr and Other Sailors," which reflects on the camaraderie and silent struggles of sailors at sea. Through vivid imagery and a haunting sense of nostalgia, Melville explores the enduring bond among mariners, the perils they face, and the ephemeral nature of life. As the speaker recalls past connections and the passage of time, the mood oscillates between longing and contemplation, setting the tone for a work steeped in the mingling of human emotion and the vastness of the ocean. In this introspective beginning, Melville's unique voice and themes invite readers to ponder the richness of life and the shared experiences that define our humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sea poetry PS Text US Civil War Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 184798 2025-08-05T17:05:42.350293 text/html 166550 2024-10-28T19:54:15 text/html 195628 2025-08-05T17:05:51.727781 application/epub+zip 198212 2025-08-05T17:05:45.735271 application/epub+zip 194752 2025-08-05T17:05:44.231275 application/epub+zip 328570 2025-08-05T17:05:55.556724 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277355 2025-08-05T17:05:50.349739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232437 2022-09-06T22:46:02.516657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149481 2025-08-05T17:05:41.640328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 129748 2024-10-28T19:54:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16445 2025-08-05T17:05:55.696709 application/rdf+xml 14117 2025-08-05T17:05:44.731245 image/jpeg 3902 2025-08-05T17:05:44.479252 image/jpeg 138777 2025-08-05T17:05:42.366300 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