Project Gutenberg 2021-12-25 Public domain in the USA. 104 Biddolf, John‏ 06015289 A poem on the earthquake at Lisbon Begins: Calm was the sky, the sun severely bright. Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A poem on the earthquake at Lisbon" by John Biddolf is a poetic work written in the mid-18th century. This piece captures the catastrophic earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755, reflecting on the chaos, destruction, and human experience of such a natural disaster. The poem combines vivid imagery and emotional depth, making it an impactful literary response to a significant historical event. The poem unfolds with a serene depiction of Lisbon before the disaster, illustrating a city in vibrant life, adorned by orange groves and bustling crowds. This tranquil setting is abruptly disrupted by the earthquake, unleashing devastation and horror, as people are shown fleeing in panic and confusion. Biddolf explores themes of fate, divine justice, and human vulnerability amidst the calamity, juxtaposing the initial revelry with the ensuing desolation. The aftermath sees a mourning world grappling with loss, and the poem ends with a reflection on charity and humanity in the face of tragedy, inviting readers to contemplate the transient nature of life and the enduring spirit of compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Lisbon Earthquake, Portugal, 1755 -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 50400 2025-06-26T11:10:19.646148 text/html 27151 2024-10-18T17:50:26 text/html 280111 2025-06-26T11:10:21.876186 application/epub+zip 278745 2025-06-26T11:10:20.252210 application/epub+zip 78052 2025-06-26T11:10:19.946168 application/epub+zip 316044 2025-06-26T11:10:23.123174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307302 2025-06-26T11:10:21.604181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106377 2022-09-30T06:33:55.634856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35104 2025-06-26T11:10:19.459136 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15138 2024-10-18T17:50:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15994 2025-06-26T11:10:23.361129 application/rdf+xml 22147 2025-06-26T11:10:20.050156 image/jpeg 3823 2025-06-26T11:10:19.996168 image/jpeg 270878 2025-06-26T11:10:19.657136 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