The Shipwreck, And Other Poems

The Shipwreck, And Other Poems: The Chase (1838) is a collection of poems written by William Falconer. The book includes the titular poem, The Shipwreck, which tells the story of a shipwrecked sailor and his struggle for survival. Other poems in the collection include The Demagogue, The Village, and The Fond Lover. The Chase, which is the second poem in the collection, is an epic poem that tells the story of a hunt for a whale. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of the sea and the hunt, as well as its exploration of the themes of ambition and mortality.Falconer was a British poet who lived in the 18th century. He was a sailor himself and drew on his experiences at sea to write his poems. The Shipwreck, And Other Poems: The Chase (1838) is considered one of his most important works and has been praised for its vivid imagery and powerful storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.