Endimion And Phoebe
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""Endimion and Phoebe"" is a pastoral poem written by the English poet Michael Drayton. The poem tells the story of Endimion, a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess Phoebe. Endimion is granted immortality by Zeus so that he can be with Phoebe forever. The two lovers spend their days in idyllic happiness, surrounded by the beauty of nature. However, their happiness is threatened by the jealousy of other gods, who seek to tear them apart. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural world, its exploration of the themes of love and immortality, and its use of classical mythology.IN I-onia whence sprang old Poets fame, From whom that Sea did first deriue her name, The blessed bed whereon the Muses lay, Beauty of Greece, the pride of Asia, Whence Archelaus whom times....This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1419117785
ISBN13:9781419117787
Release Date:June 2004
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"
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