Ballad of John Silver
'Ballad of John Silver' Summary
A Ballad of John Silver is a poem by John Masefield that recounts the story of the infamous pirate John Silver from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel Treasure Island. The poem captures the spirit of adventure and the allure of the high seas, painting a vivid picture of Silver's life as a pirate, his encounters with Jim Hawkins and the other characters from the novel, and the ultimate fate of the treasure. Masefield's poetic style is both evocative and dramatic, bringing to life the characters and events of this enduring tale.Book Details
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John Masefield
England
John Edward Masefield was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until 1967. Among his best known works are the children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and the po...
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