The Titanic Disaster Poem by J. H. McKenzie
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"The Titanic Disaster Poem" by J. H. McKenzie is a poem that reflects on the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, written in the early 20th century shortly after the disaster occurred in 1912. This work falls into the category of historical poetry, capturing the emotions and events surrounding one of the most infamous maritime tragedies of modern history. The poem serves as a somber tribute to the lives lost and the
heroism displayed during that fateful night. The poem recounts the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage across the Atlantic, celebrating its grandeur and the excitement surrounding its launch. It paints a vivid picture of the moment the ship struck an iceberg, detailing the captain's bravery, the passengers' desperation, and the noble actions of several individuals, such as Colonel Astor and Major Butt, who sought to save others. The narrative transitions from the ship's majestic beginnings to its tragic end, emphasizing the collective human experience in the face of disaster and the lingering lessons learned from this catastrophic event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McKenzie, J. H. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Titanic Disaster Poem |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Spehar, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Titanic (Steamship) -- Poetry |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32099 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32099-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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