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Worlds Afire assembles a series of poems written from the perspective of those who witnessed the devastating 1944 incident at the Hartford, Connecticut circus. The collection captures the anticipation of attending the July 6 performance and the sudden horror that unfolded when a fire consumed the tent, claiming nearly 170 victims, largely women and children. Through lyrical verse, readers confront the stark contrast between the exhilaration of the circus and the tragedy that followed.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Paul B. Janeczko
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