Betelguese: A trip through hell: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Betelguese: A trip through hell is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for DÉsque, Jean (1879–1956).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Betelguese: A Trip through Hell" by Jean Louis De Esque is a lyrical poem book published in 1908. The work features a lengthy poem that relocates hell from Earth to Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star, populated by Greek mythological figures and contemporary robber barons. Written in an unusual octametric meter with inventive contractions, the poem employs off-beat language that delighted some readers while puzzling others. Compared to works by George Sterling and Kenneth Patchen, it was called both a "classic" and "unconscious parody."
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- Title: Betelguese: A trip through hell
- Author credits: DÉsque, Jean (1879–1956)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Poetry
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- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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