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The Coronation: A Poem, In Six Cantos (1838)

The Coronation: A Poem, In Six Cantos (1838)

Sharpley, Charles Gregory

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1120740525
ISBN13: 9781120740526
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Coronation: A Poem, In Six Cantos is a literary work written by Charles Gregory Sharpley in 1838. The book is a long-form narrative poem that tells the story of the coronation of a monarch. The poem is divided into six cantos, each of which describes a different aspect of the coronation ceremony.The first canto sets the scene and describes the preparations for the coronation. The second canto focuses on the arrival of the monarch and the start of the ceremony. The third canto describes the anointing of the monarch and the symbolic significance of this act. The fourth canto focuses on the crowning of the monarch and the presentation of the royal regalia.The fifth canto describes the monarch's oath of office and the pledges made by the monarch to uphold the law and serve the people. The final canto concludes the poem with a celebration of the new monarch and a reflection on the importance of the coronation ceremony.Throughout the poem, Sharpley employs rich and descriptive language to create a vivid and engaging portrait of the coronation ceremony. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the cultural and political significance of coronations in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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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