Hero and Leander by Christopher Marlowe
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About this eBook
| Author | Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593 |
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| Title | Hero and Leander |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Daniel Callahan |
| Summary | "Hero and Leander" by Christopher Marlowe is a narrative poem written during the late 16th century. The work is a tragic love story that captures the intense passion between its two main characters, Hero and Leander, set against the backdrop of ancient mythology. The poem is recognized for its vivid imagery and exploration of themes like desire, fate, and the power of love. The story unfolds on the Hellespont, where Hero, a beautiful priestess, resides in Sestos, and Leander, a handsome youth, lives in Abydos. Their paths cross during a festival dedicated to Venus, leading to an instant and powerful attraction. Despite Hero's vows of chastity, their love flourishes as they secretly meet and confess their feelings for one another. However, their romance encounters tragic obstacles, particularly when Leander, attempting to swim across the Hellespont to be with Hero, perishes in the tumultuous waters. Overcome with grief, Hero ultimately takes her own life, marking the tragic end of their passionate yet doomed love affair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Leander (Greek mythology) -- Poetry |
| Subject | Hero (Greek mythology) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18781 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 417 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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