Dupont's Round Fight. (November, 1861.)
The story revolves around a group of Confederate soldiers who are tasked with defending a strategic location against Union forces. The battle takes place on a hilltop and the Confederates are vastly outnumbered. Despite their bravery, they are ultimately forced to retreat.
By Herman Melville · First published 1861 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, War · 104 words
First lines
In time and measure perfect moves All Art whose aim is sure; Evolving ryhme and stars divine Have rules, and they endure.
Nor less the Fleet that warred for Right, And, warring so, prevailed, In geometric beauty curved, And in an orbit sailed.
The rebel at Port Royal felt The Unity overawe, And rued the spell. A type was here, And victory of Law.
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Dupont's Round Fight. (November, 1861.) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Herman Melville, dated 1861 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Herman Melville
- Date: 1861 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, War, Philosophical
- Length: 104 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Historical — The content references a specific historical event, the naval battle at Port Royal during the American Civil War.
- War — The themes and subject matter revolve around a naval battle and military conflict.
- Philosophical — The poem reflects on themes of order, law, and unity, suggesting a deeper philosophical inquiry.
Tags
Historical Fiction · American Civil War · Battle Scene · War Literature · 19th Century · Novella · Short Story · Fictionalized History · Military Conflict · Civil War Era · United States History · Conflict Narrative