Hephaestus, Persephone at Enna, and Sappho in Leucadia by Arthur Stringer
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"Hephaestus, Persephone at Enna, and Sappho in Leucadia" by Arthur Stringer is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. The book comprises three distinct pieces centered around figures from Greek mythology, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of emotional existence. Through these works, Stringer delves into the interactions and emotional undertones between gods and mortals, providing insights into the characters’ depths and struggles. The first piece,
"Hephaestus," depicts the god of fire and craftsmanship as he selflessly relinquishes his wife, Aphrodite, to Ares, despite his enduring love for her. The poem emphasizes themes of sacrifice and the pain of unreciprocated love. In "Persephone," the eponymous goddess shares her bittersweet thoughts about her time in the Underworld and the fleeting nature of happiness in the presence of sorrow. The narrative captures the tension between joy and grief through her reflections on life and death. The collection concludes with "Sappho in Leucadia," where Sappho reflects on lost love and yearning as she stands on the cliffs of Leucadia, ultimately making a tragic decision to leap into the sea. Throughout, the work emphasizes the beauty and fragility of love, intertwined with existential themes and a deep sense of longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stringer, Arthur, 1874-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hephaestus, Persephone at Enna, and Sappho in Leucadia |
| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52624 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52624-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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