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Marlowe, Christopher
1564
1593
Marloe, Christopher
Marlo, Christopher
Marlow, Christopher
Chapman, George
1634
Rhys, Ernest
1859
1946
Hero and Leander and Other Poems
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_and_Leander_(poem)
"Hero and Leander and Other Poems" by Christopher Marlowe and George Chapman is a collection of narrative poems likely written during the late 16th century. The most prominent work, "Hero and Leander," explores the tragic love story of the titular characters, who are separated by great distances and destined for heartbreak. This collection combines themes of love, beauty, and fate, typical of the Renaissance era. The opening of "Hero and Leander" introduces the two star-crossed lovers, Hero and Leander, setting the stage for their ill-fated romance. It describes Hero's enchanting beauty and Leander's passionate longing, establishing their meeting at Venus's temple as a pivotal moment. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of imagery depicting their infatuation, culminating in Hero's initial hesitation and eventual yielding to Leander's advances. This opening portion masterfully blends affection with foreboding, hinting at the tragic events to come as destiny plays its cruel hand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Hero (Greek mythology) -- Poetry
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