The Poets' Lincoln by Osborn H. Oldroyd
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About this eBook
| Editor | Oldroyd, Osborn H. (Osborn Hamiline), 1842-1930 |
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| LoC No. | 16002036 |
| Title |
The Poets' Lincoln
Tributes in Verse to the Martyred President |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by K Nordquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "The Poets' Lincoln" by Osborn H. Oldroyd is a collection of poetic tributes to Abraham Lincoln, compiled in the early 20th century. This work celebrates the profound impact of Lincoln's life and leadership through verses that commemorate his legacy as the martyred president. The collection features poems from various authors who express admiration and sorrow, capturing Lincoln's essence during a pivotal time in American history. At the start of this compilation, the editor acknowledges the contributions of multiple poets and reflects on Lincoln's enduring legacy, particularly as it pertains to the emotional weight of his untimely death. Oldroyd underscores the importance of preserving these poetic expressions for future generations, especially as the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln's death approaches. The opening includes a foreword that emphasizes the collective memory of Lincoln as expressed in verse and introduces selected poems, setting a tone that reveres Lincoln's achievements and the affection he inspired among Americans and admirers worldwide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30420 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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