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LoC No.: 13013383
Title: Helen Redeemed and Other Poems
Credits:
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Stephen Blundell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Helen Redeemed and Other Poems" by "Maurice Hewlett" is a collection of poetry likely written in the early 20th century. This collection includes a reimagined narrative of the famed figure of Helen of Troy, exploring her psychological depth and emotional complexities, particularly regarding her relationships and the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The poems appear to draw heavily from classical mythology while infusing them with poignant reflections on personal and societal conflict. The opening of the collection introduces the poem "Helen Redeemed," which sets a grand tone by invoking imagery of the Trojan War and encapsulating the turmoil surrounding Helen, her relationship with Paris, and her ultimate fate. The narrative intertwines her beauty, the resulting passion, and the calamities faced, providing a vivid backdrop against which the theme of redemption unfolds. The initial stanzas articulate the weight of love's consequences during the war, while Helen's character emerges as one in conflict, torn between desire and the repercussions of her choices, hinting at deeper emotional currents that set the stage for a profound exploration of her life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923
EBook No.: 22803
Published: Sep 29, 2007
Downloads: 192
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13013383
Title: Helen Redeemed and Other Poems
Credits:
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Stephen Blundell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Helen Redeemed and Other Poems" by "Maurice Hewlett" is a collection of poetry likely written in the early 20th century. This collection includes a reimagined narrative of the famed figure of Helen of Troy, exploring her psychological depth and emotional complexities, particularly regarding her relationships and the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The poems appear to draw heavily from classical mythology while infusing them with poignant reflections on personal and societal conflict. The opening of the collection introduces the poem "Helen Redeemed," which sets a grand tone by invoking imagery of the Trojan War and encapsulating the turmoil surrounding Helen, her relationship with Paris, and her ultimate fate. The narrative intertwines her beauty, the resulting passion, and the calamities faced, providing a vivid backdrop against which the theme of redemption unfolds. The initial stanzas articulate the weight of love's consequences during the war, while Helen's character emerges as one in conflict, torn between desire and the repercussions of her choices, hinting at deeper emotional currents that set the stage for a profound exploration of her life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923
EBook No.: 22803
Published: Sep 29, 2007
Downloads: 192
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.