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100 1 _aWilcox, Ella Wheeler,
_d1850-1919
245 1 0 _aCuster, and Other Poems.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-23
508 _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, David T. Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Custer and Other Poems" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume reflects on themes of courage, love, human experiences, and the complexity of life, punctuated by the narrative of Custer's adventures and the moral implications of his legacy. The opening poem introduces the character of George Armstrong Custer, emphasizing his valor and contrasting it with the consequences of his actions. The beginning of the collection presents a profound exploration of Custer's character and his unyielding spirit in battle. The poet reverently portrays Custer as both a soldier and a man, contemplating the nature of heroism while also acknowledging the darker truths of history, particularly his role in the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers. The poems speak not only of valor but also invoke reflections on moral responsibility, justice, and the complexity of human relationships, setting the stage for the philosophical inquiries that permeate the subsequent verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20427
999 _c61698
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