Courtship of Miles Standish

Autori

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Parametri

• 108 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Letteratura romantica
• Narrativa
• Poesia
• Prosa storica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of early American history, this narrative poem explores the themes of love and longing through the story of Miles Standish, a soldier, who seeks to win the heart of Priscilla Mullins. Despite his determination, Priscilla's affections lie with John Alden, Standish's friend. The tale weaves a rich tapestry of colonial life, highlighting the complexities of courtship and the interplay of friendship and love, ultimately reflecting on the nature of desire and choice in a new world.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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