Ballads and Other Poems by George Lansing Raymond
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"Ballads and Other Poems" by George Lansing Raymond is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work features ballads that capture the spirit and events leading to the American War for Independence, showcasing a blend of historical narrative and poetic expression. The opening portion of the collection focuses on the theme of rebellion against British authority, prominently featuring the imposition of the Stamp Act and the colonial response
to this taxation without representation. Through a series of poems, Raymond vividly recounts the events surrounding the first break with the British, illustrating both the fervent desires for freedom among the colonists and the emerging unity in their resistance. Characters such as Benjamin Franklin and James Otis are invoked, emphasizing the grassroots movement that fueled the revolution. The energetic tone and compelling historical details invite readers into the emotional landscape of a nation on the brink of independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Raymond, George Lansing, 1839-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16025128 |
| Title |
Ballads and Other Poems Fourth Edition, Revised |
| Original Publication | United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons; The Knickerbocker Press,1886,copyright 1887,copyright 1908,copyright 1916. |
| Credits | K Nordquist 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: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67152 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67152-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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