Alfred V2: An Epic Poem In Twenty-Four Books (1804)
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ISBN10: 1436763797
ISBN13: 9781436763790
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436763790
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alfred V2: An Epic Poem In Twenty-Four Books is a literary work written by Joseph Cottle and published in 1804. It is an epic poem that tells the story of King Alfred the Great, who ruled England in the 9th century. The poem is divided into twenty-four books and is written in a grand style, using elevated language and epic conventions such as the invocation of the muse and the use of epic similes.The poem begins with an invocation to the muse for inspiration and guidance. It then tells the story of Alfred's childhood and his eventual rise to the throne. The poem describes Alfred's military campaigns against the invading Danes and his efforts to unify England under his rule.Throughout the poem, Cottle explores themes such as heroism, loyalty, and the struggle for power. He also portrays Alfred as a wise and just ruler who is beloved by his people.Alfred V2: An Epic Poem In Twenty-Four Books is a significant work in English literature, as it is one of the earliest examples of an epic poem written in the Romantic era. It is also an important historical document, as it provides insight into the life and times of one of England's most famous kings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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