Poems Read At The Opening Of The Fraternity Lectures, 1858-59: America, Character (1859)

By Rufus Leighton and Franklin Benjamin Sanborn

Book Overview

""Poems Read At The Opening Of The Fraternity Lectures, 1858-59: America, Character"" is a collection of poems written by Franklin Benjamin Sanborn and read at the opening of the Fraternity Lectures in 1858-59. The poems explore the themes of America and character, reflecting on the nation's identity and values. Sanborn's poetic style is characterized by its simplicity and directness, with a focus on conveying the ideas and emotions of the poems in a clear and accessible way. The collection provides a unique insight into the cultural and intellectual climate of mid-19th century America, and the role that poetry played in shaping public discourse. Overall, ""Poems Read At The Opening Of The Fraternity Lectures, 1858-59: America, Character"" is a fascinating glimpse into the poetry and ideas of a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165522950
• ISBN13: 9781165522958
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"