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A Book of Americans

Illustrated by Charles Child

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

“A Book of Americans” is a collection of poems concerning important figures in early American history, written by Stephen Vincent Benét. This volume is highly recommended by poetry lovers with an interest in American history, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “John Quincy Adams”, “Andrew Jackson”, “Zachary Taylor”, “John James Audubon”, ... Read more

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“A Book of Americans” is a collection of poems concerning important figures in early American history, written by Stephen Vincent Benét. This volume is highly recommended by poetry lovers with an interest in American history, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “John Quincy Adams”, “Andrew Jackson”, “Zachary Taylor”, “John James Audubon”,
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The Devil and Daniel Webster

by Stephen Vincent Benet ...

IT’S A STORY THEY TELL IN THE BORDER COUNTRY, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire. Yes, Dan’l Webster’s dead-or, at least, they buried him. But every time there’s a thunder storm around Marshfield, they say you can hear his rolling voice in the hollows of the sky. And they say that if you go to his grave and speak loud and clear, “Dan’l Webster-Dan’l Webster!” the ground’ll begin ... Read more

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IT’S A STORY THEY TELL IN THE BORDER COUNTRY, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire. Yes, Dan’l Webster’s dead-or, at least, they buried him. But every time there’s a thunder storm around Marshfield, they say you can hear his rolling voice in the hollows of the sky. And they say that if you go to his grave and speak loud and clear, “Dan’l Webster-Dan’l Webster!” the ground’ll begin
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Rhyme A Dozen, A - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Art

12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic

by Ambrose Bierce, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Stephen Vincent Benet, Edith Wharton, Robert Browning, Thomas Chatterton, John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Thomas Hardy, Rainer Maria Rilke, John Boyle O'Reily, Ezra Pound ...

Narrated by William Dufris, Christopher Ragland, Ghizela Rowe ...

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‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme A ... Read more

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‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme A
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The Collected Prose Works of Stephen Vincent Benét

Enriched edition. Essays, Critiques & Short Stories Exploring American Identity, History, and Myth

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

In "The Collected Prose Works of Stephen Vincent Benét," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of engaging essays, insightful critiques, and masterful short stories that exemplify Benét's mastery of language and narrative form. The collection showcases his versatility, ranging from historical reflections to deeply personal pieces, all framed within a poetic prose style that reflects his lyrical ... Read more

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In "The Collected Prose Works of Stephen Vincent Benét," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of engaging essays, insightful critiques, and masterful short stories that exemplify Benét's mastery of language and narrative form. The collection showcases his versatility, ranging from historical reflections to deeply personal pieces, all framed within a poetic prose style that reflects his lyrical
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The Devil and Daniel Webster

by Stephen Vincent Benet ...

Having promised his soul to the Devil in exchange for good fortune, Jabez Stone asks the talented lawyer Daniel Webster to get him out of the bargain. But how will that turn out? ... Read more

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Having promised his soul to the Devil in exchange for good fortune, Jabez Stone asks the talented lawyer Daniel Webster to get him out of the bargain. But how will that turn out?
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John Browns Body

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

Stephen Vincent Benét's epic poem John Brown's Body uses the figure of the radical abolitionist John Brown as a symbolic catalyst to explore the vast and complex tapestry of the American Civil War. Rather than focusing on a single narrative, the poem employs a wide range of fictional characters and a shifting perspective to present the conflict from multiple angles, encompassing the experiences of ... Read more

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Stephen Vincent Benét's epic poem John Brown's Body uses the figure of the radical abolitionist John Brown as a symbolic catalyst to explore the vast and complex tapestry of the American Civil War. Rather than focusing on a single narrative, the poem employs a wide range of fictional characters and a shifting perspective to present the conflict from multiple angles, encompassing the experiences of
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Spanish Bayonet

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by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

On the eve of departure from hunger-stricken Minorca in Easter 1769, Sebastian Zafortezas stands among dancers and mourners in Port Mahon, a young man torn between the ache of leaving home and the fragile hope of a new life in Florida. In the swirl of music, ritual, and communal pride, a frightened monkey bursts into the celebration and clings to him, and Sebastian's decision to protect it reveals ... Read more

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On the eve of departure from hunger-stricken Minorca in Easter 1769, Sebastian Zafortezas stands among dancers and mourners in Port Mahon, a young man torn between the ache of leaving home and the fragile hope of a new life in Florida. In the swirl of music, ritual, and communal pride, a frightened monkey bursts into the celebration and clings to him, and Sebastian's decision to protect it reveals
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John Brown's Body

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

American muse, whose strong and diverse heartSo many men have tried to understandBut only made it smaller with their art,Because you are as various as your land,As mountainous-deep, as flowered with blue rivers,Thirsty with deserts, buried under snows,As native as the shape of Navajo quivers,And native, too, as the sea-voyaged rose. ... Read more

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American muse, whose strong and diverse heartSo many men have tried to understandBut only made it smaller with their art,Because you are as various as your land,As mountainous-deep, as flowered with blue rivers,Thirsty with deserts, buried under snows,As native as the shape of Navajo quivers,And native, too, as the sea-voyaged rose.
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Young People's Pride: A Novel

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

The novel's protagonist is Johnnie Chipman, a young man who dreams of escaping his small-town life and becoming a writer. Johnnie is intelligent and ambitious, but he is also restless and dissatisfied with his current situation. He yearns for excitement and adventure, and he believes that the only way to achieve his dreams is to leave home and start a new life in the city.The novel follows Johnnie ... Read more

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The novel's protagonist is Johnnie Chipman, a young man who dreams of escaping his small-town life and becoming a writer. Johnnie is intelligent and ambitious, but he is also restless and dissatisfied with his current situation. He yearns for excitement and adventure, and he believes that the only way to achieve his dreams is to leave home and start a new life in the city.The novel follows Johnnie
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Young Adventure: A Book of Poems

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

Rain after a Vaudeville Show The last pose flickered, failed. The screen's dead white Glared in a sudden flooding of harsh light Stabbing the eyes; and as I stumbled out The curtain rose. A fat girl with a pout And legs like hams, began to sing "His MOther". Gusts of bad air rose in a choking smOther; Smoke, the wet steam of clothes, the stench of plush, Powder, cheap perfume, mingled in a rush. I ... Read more

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Rain after a Vaudeville Show The last pose flickered, failed. The screen's dead white Glared in a sudden flooding of harsh light Stabbing the eyes; and as I stumbled out The curtain rose. A fat girl with a pout And legs like hams, began to sing "His MOther". Gusts of bad air rose in a choking smOther; Smoke, the wet steam of clothes, the stench of plush, Powder, cheap perfume, mingled in a rush. I
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Young People's Pride: A Novel

by Stephen Vincent Benét ...

It is one of Johnny Chipman's parties at the Harlequin Club, and as usual the people the Other people have been asked to meet are late and as usual Johnny is looking hesitatingly around at those already collected with the nervous kindliness of an absent-minded menagerie-trainer who is trying to make a happy family out of a wombat, a porcupine, and two small Scotch terriers because they are all ... Read more

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It is one of Johnny Chipman's parties at the Harlequin Club, and as usual the people the Other people have been asked to meet are late and as usual Johnny is looking hesitatingly around at those already collected with the nervous kindliness of an absent-minded menagerie-trainer who is trying to make a happy family out of a wombat, a porcupine, and two small Scotch terriers because they are all
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Young People's Pride A Novel

by Stephen Vincent Benet ...

Youth’s pride: A novel presents a vivid portrayal of young artists and intellectuals confronting ambition, affection, and uncertainty in a changing social landscape shaped by the aftermath of global conflict. The narrative unfolds within an energetic social gathering that brings together creative minds driven by artistic ideals and personal longing. Conversations move fluidly between humor and ... Read more

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Youth’s pride: A novel presents a vivid portrayal of young artists and intellectuals confronting ambition, affection, and uncertainty in a changing social landscape shaped by the aftermath of global conflict. The narrative unfolds within an energetic social gathering that brings together creative minds driven by artistic ideals and personal longing. Conversations move fluidly between humor and
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