A captivating anthology that celebrates one of natureâs most majestic creatures and the age-old bond between humans and horses.
All kinds of equine characters grace these pages, from magnificent warhorses to cowboysâ trusty steeds, from broken-down nags to playful colts, from wild horses to dream horses. We encounter the famous Trojan horse in Virgilâs Aeneid, and then see it from a wholly different perspective in Matthea Harveyâs whimsical âInside the Good Idea.â Longfellowâs Paul Revere defies an empire on the back of a horse, while Shakespeareâs Richard III vainly offers his kingdom for one. Robert Burnsâs âAuld Farmerâ dotes affectionately on his aging mare, while the mares of the king of Corinth in Paul Muldoonâs âGlaucusâ devour their owner. Robert Frostâs little horse stopping by the woods is gently puzzled by human behavior, and Ted Hughes is dazzled by a stunning vision of horses at dawn: âGrey silent fragments / Of a grey silent world.â
Mythical and metaphorical horses cavort alongside vividly real animals in these poems, whether they be humble servants, noble companions, beloved friends, or emblems of the wild beauty of the world beyond our grasp.
Categories:
- Literature & Fiction
- Short Stories & Anthologies
- Anthologies
- Short Stories & Anthologies
Publisher : Everyman's Library
Author : Ciuraru, Carmela
Language : English
Published :2009-04-28
Number Of Pages : 256
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0307269256
ISBN-13 : 9780307269256
Item weight : 0.55 lb
Dimensions : 0.8 in x 4.3 in x 6.4 in
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