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Title: Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode
Credits: Produced by The University of Michigan's Making of America online book collection (http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moa/)
Summary: "Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode" by Richard Henry Stoddard is a poetic tribute written in the mid-19th century, specifically soon after Lincoln's assassination. The book is a reflective ode, capturing the collective grief and loss felt by a nation mourning its leader. It explores themes of heroism and humanity, emphasizing Lincoln's character and the profound impact of his death on the American people. The poem begins by contrasting Lincoln's assassination with the deaths of other leaders, suggesting that the nature of Lincoln's fall was uniquely tragic and unexpected. Stoddard paints Lincoln as a man of the people, with humble origins and relatable qualities, who rose to guide the nation through a tumultuous period of civil strife. The verses evoke a deep sense of sorrow and disbelief, as the speaker reflects on the societal chaos following Lincoln's death, calling upon the nation to honor his legacy. The ode closes with a strong call for remembrance, ensuring that Lincoln's virtues will be celebrated for generations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stoddard, Richard Henry, 1825-1903
EBook No.: 18573
Published: Jun 13, 2006
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode
Credits: Produced by The University of Michigan's Making of America online book collection (http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moa/)
Summary: "Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode" by Richard Henry Stoddard is a poetic tribute written in the mid-19th century, specifically soon after Lincoln's assassination. The book is a reflective ode, capturing the collective grief and loss felt by a nation mourning its leader. It explores themes of heroism and humanity, emphasizing Lincoln's character and the profound impact of his death on the American people. The poem begins by contrasting Lincoln's assassination with the deaths of other leaders, suggesting that the nature of Lincoln's fall was uniquely tragic and unexpected. Stoddard paints Lincoln as a man of the people, with humble origins and relatable qualities, who rose to guide the nation through a tumultuous period of civil strife. The verses evoke a deep sense of sorrow and disbelief, as the speaker reflects on the societal chaos following Lincoln's death, calling upon the nation to honor his legacy. The ode closes with a strong call for remembrance, ensuring that Lincoln's virtues will be celebrated for generations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stoddard, Richard Henry, 1825-1903
EBook No.: 18573
Published: Jun 13, 2006
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.