02078cam a22003013u 4500 18573 UtSlPG 20260610133432.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 PS Stoddard, Richard Henry, 1825-1903 Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-13 Produced by The University of Michigan's Making of America online book collection (http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moa/) "Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode" by Richard Henry Stoddard is a poetic tribute written in the mid-19th century, specifically soon after Lincoln's assassination. The book is a reflective ode, capturing the collective grief and loss felt by a nation mourning its leader. It explores themes of heroism and humanity, emphasizing Lincoln's character and the profound impact of his death on the American people. The poem begins by contrasting Lincoln's assassination with the deaths of other leaders, suggesting that the nature of Lincoln's fall was uniquely tragic and unexpected. Stoddard paints Lincoln as a man of the people, with humble origins and relatable qualities, who rose to guide the nation through a tumultuous period of civil strife. The verses evoke a deep sense of sorrow and disbelief, as the speaker reflects on the societal chaos following Lincoln's death, calling upon the nation to honor his legacy. The ode closes with a strong call for remembrance, ensuring that Lincoln's virtues will be celebrated for generations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18573 59959 59959