I set my books on my desk every evening to remind me to read.
If I am correct that should be the right answer
"Bestowing" means confer or present something to another, usually an honor, right, gift, or an item special to someone.
Answer:
to persuade readers that rivers have a unique beauty
to entertain readers with poetic description of a river
Explanation:
I just took the Checkpoint :D
The speaker will never see his beloved Lenore again.