How Salvator Won, and Other Recitations by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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"How Salvator Won, and Other Recitations" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poems and recitations written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a variety of pieces that explore themes of love, life, human nature, and the beauty and struggles inherent in existence. Among these works, the titular poem celebrates the triumphant race of a horse named Salvator, capturing the excitement and emotional investment of its jockey. The opening
of this collection introduces the poem "How Salvator Won," which recounts the thrilling race between Salvator and another horse named Tenny. The narrator, a jockey, expresses pride and admiration for his horse as they enter the track amidst cheers from an enthusiastic crowd. The poem vividly describes the intense competition, maintaining a focus on the jockey’s connection to his horse and the exhilarating atmosphere of the race. As the race unfolds, tension builds with a neck-and-neck struggle, leading to a heartfelt celebration of victory when Salvator emerges as the winner. This sets the tone for the collection, showcasing Wilcox’s dramatic flair and ability to evoke strong emotions through her verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13024234 |
| Title | How Salvator Won, and Other Recitations |
| Credits |
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Recitations |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61902 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 378 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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