| Author |
Allen, William Barney, 1830-1896 |
| LoC No. |
18016163
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| Title |
The corsair; a romantic legend of Hell Gate
illustrating the beauty of innocence. Date of the action: Midsummer, 1627
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Attributed to William Barney Allen.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Corsair; A Romantic Legend of Hell Gate" by William Barney Allen is a lengthy narrative poem written in the late 19th century. This literary piece falls into the category of romantic legend, interweaving themes of adventure, heroism, and the exploration of innocence against the backdrop of tumultuous maritime settings. The poem is set in the year 1627 and delves into the life of a pirate and his daughter, Leonore, as they navigate the treacherous waters of Hell Gate. The story follows a fearsome pirate, known for his ruthless exploits across the seas, who decides to take his daughter Leonore along on one of his journeys. Unbeknownst to her, his dark past and the nature of his undertakings loom heavily over them. As they confront a foe in battle, a sudden hurricane alters their fate, leading to tragic consequences. Leonore survives the wreck of her father’s ship, only to be rescued by a prince, marking her transition from a life of peril under her father's shadow to one of nobility. The tale encapsulates the struggle between innocence and the corruption of a ruthless life, ultimately illustrating that virtue can prevail even amidst calamity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Narrative poetry, American
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| Subject |
Hell Gate (New York, N.Y.) -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Hell Gate (New York, N.Y.) -- History
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| Subject |
East River (N.Y.) -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66466 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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