Orion, An Epic Poem: In Three Books (1854)
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Orion, An Epic Poem: In Three Books is a work of poetry written by Richard Henry Horne and originally published in 1854. The poem tells the story of Orion, a mythological hunter and son of Poseidon, as he embarks on a journey to seek revenge against the gods for the death of his father. The three books of the poem each detail a different part of Orion's journey, from his initial quest for vengeance to his eventual downfall and death. Along the way, Orion encounters a variety of other mythological figures, including Artemis, Apollo, and Zeus, and engages in battles and other trials. The poem is notable for its grand and epic style, as well as its use of intricate and complex language and imagery. Overall, Orion, An Epic Poem is a significant work of Victorian-era poetry that explores themes of heroism, revenge, and the relationship between mortals and the gods.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:1120665620
ISBN13:9781120665621
Release Date:November 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:158 Pages
Weight:0.48 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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