The Masque of Pandora: and Other Poems
No. of pages 176
Published: 2019
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"The Masque of Pandora" is a poetic work by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that explores themes of creation, desire, and consequence through the lens of Greek mythology. The narrative centers around Pandora, the first woman according to myth, who is given a box containing all the world's evils. Driven by curiosity, she opens it, inadvertently releasing suffering into the world while keeping hope inside. The poem delves into the complexities of human nature, the balance of joy and sorrow, and the enduring power of hope despite adversity. Longfellow’s lyrical verses evoke poignant reflections on humanity’s struggles and aspirations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HardPress Ltd .
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most famous American poet of his time. Best known for long narrative works and the classic "Paul Revere's Ride," he was a modern languages professor at Bowdoin College and Harvard College, as well as the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy .