The poem 'Casabianca' was written by Mrs. Felicia Dorothea Hemans. It starts out with the well known line, "the boy stood on the burning deck". The story relates to an extraordinary incident of devotion and heroism witnessed during the Battle of the Nile.
It was on the evening of July 28 of 1798 that the English naval squadron under Lord Nelson sailed in. They had caught the French fleet at anchor and unprepared. The French flagship was the L'Orient and it soon found itself flanked by English ships attacking from both sides. A fierce battle was soon raging and the flashes of 2000 guns lit up the ships in the gathering darkness. L'Orient was caught by the English broadsides and was set ablaze.
It was then that the English sailors saw an amazing sight. There on that burning deck they saw a boy standing alone. He was Cassabianca, the 12 year old son of one of the ship's officers. There he stood, alone at his post. He was surrounded by flames and facing the astonished English foe. Soon afterwards the fire reached the powder magazine deep down in the hold. The boy perished when the whole ship erupted in a massive explosion.
The sound of L'Orient blowing up was heard at Rosetta 20 miles away. And the glow of the fireball was seen in Alexandria. It was an enormous explosion of a magnitude rarely seen back in those times. The English sailors stood in awe at what they had just witnessed. For some twenty minutes the guns were silent. The English officers and men were absolutely horrified at the carnage that had taken place. They sent a ship to rescue the survivors from the water. About 70 French sailors were saved.
The account of that boy who stood on that burning deck was told and retold. Eventually it passed on into legend. The story remains a classic example of devotion and faithful service. And the poem continues to serve as a source of inspiration and wonder for many throughout Christendom. That boy who stayed at his post on that burning deck has not been forgotten. And the story of his heroic stand is remembered right up to the present day.
Central Idea
The central idea of this poem is the the noble characteristics like chivalirism, obedience and morality demand the impossible, the obsolite and the death which itself transfigured into eternal life. Deep-rooted faithfulness is majestic and unmatched which makes a man rise above all personal affiliation.
it's a heart touching poem!.....:p
The central idea of the poem "casabianca" is the devotion to our duty and to comply with our work even at the cost of our life.
Patriotism is a great virtue that make people forgive thier selfness
Ponkka
The poem 'Casabianca' (The boy stood on the burning deck) was written by English poet Felicia Dorothea Hemans(1793-1835)A link to the full text of the poem is in the 'Related links' section below.
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In the poem "Casabianca" by Felicia Dorothea Hemans, the line "and look'd from that lone post of death" refers to the boy Casabianca standing alone on the burning ship's mast, facing certain death. It highlights the tragic and heroic nature of his situation, as he remains steadfast and loyal to his duty despite the danger surrounding him.
Felicia Hemans was born on 1793-09-25.
Felicia Hemans died on 1835-05-16.
Casabianca was the name of a young boy whose father was the commander of the French ship L'Orient during the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Casabianca remained at his post on the burning ship despite the chaos around him, ultimately perishing in the explosion that destroyed the vessel. His steadfastness in carrying out his duty became the subject of a famous poem by Felicia Hemans.
Charles Isidore Hemans was born in 1817.
Charles Isidore Hemans died in 1876.
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