Felicia Hemans
Irish-English poet who was among the most celebrated poets of her day. Her poem Casabianca (The boy stood on the burning deck) was memorized by generations of schoolchildren.
Works
- Poems
- The Forest SanctuaryRomantic narrative poem set in the wilderness exploring spirituality and female agency
- Records of WomanDramatic monologues depicting historical and legendary women confronting sacrifice
- Songs of the Affections
- CasabiancaDramatic monologue of a ship boy drowning in a burning maritime disaster