Anselmo (Classic Reprint): A Poem: A Poem (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Epic verse of love, ambition, and fate in a rising nation. A sweeping poem traces the life and longing of ANSELMO, a scholar-hero torn between study and passion, set against a lush, moralizing landscape of early American imagination. The verse moves from quiet scenes of learning to dramatic confrontations, weaving romance, friendship, and peril into a vivid, old‑world tapestry.

From the halls of a university to moonlit terraces where vows are spoken and destinies decided, this edition invites readers to follow a young man’s heart as it collides with desire, duty, and danger. Along the way, characters of wit, faith, and loose indulgence collide, yielding a portrait of ambition, art, and the costs of longing.

• Rich, ambitious verse that blends classical allusion with early American settings.


• A character-driven story of love, loyalty, and betrayal told in melodic, dramatic language.


• Scenes of social life, ritual, and high-stakes choices that shape a life’s path.


• A dramatic arc that balances intimate emotion with grand, historical mood.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical poetry, dramatic monologues, and lush, narrative verse.

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