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LoC No.: 15001038
Title:
The Dead Men's Song
Being the Story of a Poem and a Reminiscent Sketch of its Author Young Ewing Allison
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, David Newman and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Dead Men's Song" by Champion Ingraham Hitchcock is a biographical recount of the life and creative works of Young Ewing Allison, written in the early 20th century. The narrative emphasizes Allison's contributions to literature, particularly focusing on his famous poem "Fifteen Men on the Dead Man's Chest," also known as "A Piratical Ballad." Through this work, Hitchcock not only pays tribute to Allison’s genius but also provides insights into the man behind the poetry, celebrating his life experiences and literary endeavors. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Allison’s background and his artistic journey. Hitchcock describes a chance conversation that led him to write this reminiscence, prompted by a dubious claim regarding the authorship of Allison's famed poem. Throughout this initial portion, readers meet Allison as a passionate, multifaceted character deeply entangled in the world of literature and journalism. The author paints a vibrant picture of his friend's life, showcasing his humorous insights, philosophical take on his deafness, and the camaraderie between them, thus inviting readers into a rich tableau of friendship, creativity, and the struggles that accompany artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hitchcock, Champion Ingraham
EBook No.: 19273
Published: Sep 17, 2006
Downloads: 161
Language: English
Subject: Allison, Young Ewing, 1853-1932
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894. Treasure Island
Subject: Treasure Island (Imaginary place)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15001038
Title:
The Dead Men's Song
Being the Story of a Poem and a Reminiscent Sketch of its Author Young Ewing Allison
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, David Newman and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Dead Men's Song" by Champion Ingraham Hitchcock is a biographical recount of the life and creative works of Young Ewing Allison, written in the early 20th century. The narrative emphasizes Allison's contributions to literature, particularly focusing on his famous poem "Fifteen Men on the Dead Man's Chest," also known as "A Piratical Ballad." Through this work, Hitchcock not only pays tribute to Allison’s genius but also provides insights into the man behind the poetry, celebrating his life experiences and literary endeavors. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Allison’s background and his artistic journey. Hitchcock describes a chance conversation that led him to write this reminiscence, prompted by a dubious claim regarding the authorship of Allison's famed poem. Throughout this initial portion, readers meet Allison as a passionate, multifaceted character deeply entangled in the world of literature and journalism. The author paints a vibrant picture of his friend's life, showcasing his humorous insights, philosophical take on his deafness, and the camaraderie between them, thus inviting readers into a rich tableau of friendship, creativity, and the struggles that accompany artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hitchcock, Champion Ingraham
EBook No.: 19273
Published: Sep 17, 2006
Downloads: 161
Language: English
Subject: Allison, Young Ewing, 1853-1932
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894. Treasure Island
Subject: Treasure Island (Imaginary place)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.