The Wreck of the Hesperus

Posted by ESC August 10, 2000In reply to The Wreck of the Hesperus posted by Barney on August 10, 2000

What does "Wreck of the hespes" mean?

"The Wreck of the Hesperus" is a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, from 1841. It is, frankly, dreadful.

I agree; undoubtedly one of the worst pieces of verse ever to find its way into print.

It's a ship wreck. Right?

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The Wreck of the Hesperus Barney 08/10/00
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