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The Shipwreck Embellished (1822)
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Set against the backdrop of a harrowing maritime disaster, this narrative poem vividly recounts a shipwreck experienced by the author while serving in the British Navy. It explores the crew's desperate struggle for survival and their tragic fate. The 1822 edition features engravings that illustrate key moments and includes an introduction detailing Falconer's life and the poem's historical context. Enhanced notes clarify nautical terms and literary references, enriching the reader's understanding of this poignant exploration of courage and endurance at sea.
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The Shipwreck Embellished (1822), William Falconer
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Shipwreck Embellished (1822)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Falconer
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781437065787
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a harrowing maritime disaster, this narrative poem vividly recounts a shipwreck experienced by the author while serving in the British Navy. It explores the crew's desperate struggle for survival and their tragic fate. The 1822 edition features engravings that illustrate key moments and includes an introduction detailing Falconer's life and the poem's historical context. Enhanced notes clarify nautical terms and literary references, enriching the reader's understanding of this poignant exploration of courage and endurance at sea.