The Columbiad: A Poem: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Columbiad: A Poem is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barlow, Joel (1754–1812).
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"The Columbiad: A Poem" by Joel Barlow is an epic poem published in 1807. This ambitious work reimagines Barlow's earlier poem about Columbus into a sweeping vision of American and world history. The poem traces humanity's progress toward rational liberty and democracy, culminating in a utopian world council. Once compared to Homer and Milton, it sparked controversy for its secular worldview and political idealism, achieving initial popularity before fading into obscurity as tastes changed.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Columbiad: A Poem
- Author credits: Barlow, Joel (1754–1812)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- America -- History -- Poetry
- Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Poetry
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Poetry
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
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