Hero and Leander and Other Poems by Christopher Marlowe and George Chapman

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Author Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593
Author Chapman, George, 1559?-1634
Editor Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946
Title Hero and Leander and Other Poems
Note Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary "Hero and Leander and Other Poems" by Christopher Marlowe and George Chapman is a collection of narrative poems likely written during the late 16th century. The most prominent work, "Hero and Leander," explores the tragic love story of the titular characters, who are separated by great distances and destined for heartbreak. This collection combines themes of love, beauty, and fate, typical of the Renaissance era. The opening of "Hero and Leander" introduces the two star-crossed lovers, Hero and Leander, setting the stage for their ill-fated romance. It describes Hero's enchanting beauty and Leander's passionate longing, establishing their meeting at Venus's temple as a pivotal moment. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of imagery depicting their infatuation, culminating in Hero's initial hesitation and eventual yielding to Leander's advances. This opening portion masterfully blends affection with foreboding, hinting at the tragic events to come as destiny plays its cruel hand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Latin
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Leander (Greek mythology) -- Poetry
Subject Hero (Greek mythology) -- Poetry
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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