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100 1 _aMcLaughlin, J. Fairfax
_q(James Fairfax),
_d1839-1903
245 1 4 _aThe American Cyclops, the Hero of New Orleans, and Spoiler of Silver Spoons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-02
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, David T. Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.)
520 _a"The American Cyclops, the Hero of New Orleans, and Spoiler of Silver Spoons" by Pasquino is a satirical poem written in the late 19th century. This work is a critical commentary on a notable figure in American history, intertwining themes of heroism and mockery while exploring the broader social and political issues of the time. The poem cleverly parallels the Greek myth of Ulysses and the Cyclops, focusing on the character traits and actions of a controversial military leader of the American Civil War. The book employs a blend of humor and biting criticism to portray the protagonist as a modern-day Cyclops, suggesting a blend of incompetence and moral failing. It delves into the exploits and misdeeds of this "hero" who, despite being celebrated, engages in cowardly and corrupt behavior, particularly during military campaigns in New Orleans. The text lampoons his drunkenness, ethical dubiousness, and the tragic outcomes of his actions, hinting at the irony of his supposed glory. Through vivid imagery and poignant verses, Pasquino illustrates the disparity between true heroism and the glorified narratives often surrounding historical figures, culminating in a call for peace and integrity in a time marred by conflict and corruption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aButler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893 -- Poetry
653 _aNew Orleans (La.) -- History -- Capture, 1862 -- Poetry
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry -- Confederate
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21274
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