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Wreck of the Hesperus

Posted by Barney on August 28, 2000

In Reply to: Wreck of the Hesperus posted by ESC on August 28, 2000

: : My mother often says she feels like the wreck of the Hesperus. I've assumed it was some Greek tragic poem or an actual event. Has anyone heard of this?

: It is a poem about a shipwreck. Page down to the discussion on 8/09/00 for more information on this phrase.

I agree with your mother, reading the 'Wreck of the Hesperus' can destroy your whole concept of poetry.

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