The open sea by Edgar Lee Masters
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"The Open Sea" by Edgar Lee Masters is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This compilation delves into historical figures and moments, weaving a tapestry of themes including love, betrayal, and virtue as seen through the lens of significant historical events and personas such as Brutus, Antony, and Lincoln. Masters employs rich language and emotional depth to explore the complex interplay between personal ambitions and wider societal
implications. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to "Brutus," where Lucilius reflects on his past during a feast in Rome. The narrative initiates a discussion on Brutus and Antony's intertwined destinies against the backdrop of treachery and loyalty. Lucilius shares memories of pivotal events, particularly Brutus’ philosophical grappling with virtue and moral choices, contrasting it with Antony’s passionate yet misguided pursuits. This opening sets a tone of introspection and philosophical inquiry, prompting readers to consider the deeper implications of heroism, failure, and the intrinsic conflicts within human nature as navigated by these historical characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | The open sea |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52786 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52786-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 258 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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