The Wreck of the Hesperus
Perhaps because it was made into a film, Longfellow’s dramatic poem is today more often remembered in sayings and references than as a poem. However, it used to be a popular recitation, so I thought I should try bring it back to public attention. The Wreck has been a remarkably enduring meme, given that the poem … Continue reading “The Wreck of the Hesperus”