Marlowe, Christopher
Hero And Leander
- ISBN 13:
- 9781438507200
- author:
- Marlowe, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Book Jungle
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 191mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Plays, playscripts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hero and Leander is a tragic tale of love and loss from ancient Greece. Written by Christopher Marlowe in 1593, this poem tells the story of Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite who dwells in a tower, and her lover Leander, who must swim across the Hellespont to reach her every night.
Their love is doomed from the start, as Leander's nightly swims are threatened by a storm that extinguishes the lamp Hero uses to guide him. Tragedy strikes when Leander drowns in the strait, and Hero is left to cope with her grief.
This poem explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition, offering a poignant and thought-provoking read for those interested in classical literature and mythology.
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