Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
by Herman Melville

Name: Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
Author: Herman Melville

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War by Herman Melville is a collection of poems about the American Civil War. The poems are written from the perspective of both soldiers and civilians, and they capture the horrors of war as well as the moments of heroism and hope.

'Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War' Summary

Melville's poems are a powerful indictment of war, but they also celebrate the courage and resilience of those who fight in it. The poems are full of vivid imagery and powerful language, and they offer a unique perspective on one of the most important events in American history.

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English

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Poetry History Non-Fiction War

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Death Heroism Civil War Patriotism War Poetry

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Herman Melville

United States

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