| Author |
Morris, Lewis, 1833-1907 |
| Title |
The Epic of Hades, in Three Books
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Paul Murray, Rory OConor and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Epic of Hades" by Lewis Morris is a poetic work written in the late 19th century. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience, depicting a journey through various realms of existence and the struggles of iconic figures from mythology. The characters are deeply intertwined with the notions of fate, desire, and the consequences of their choices. The opening of the text introduces a narrator who reflects upon the desolation and despair of a mythical underworld, specifically Tartarus. The narrator encounters various souls condemned to suffer eternal torment for their sins, including figures like Tantalus and Phèdre. As the narrator observes their plight, he contemplates the nature of desire and fulfillment, revealing the internal turmoil of the condemned souls. The use of rich, vivid imagery illustrates both the physical and emotional landscapes of this dark realm, setting a somber tone for the exploration of existential consequences that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Gods, Greek -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Mythology, Greek -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38011 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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