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Roderick, the Last of the Goths
Paperback
General PoetryPlaysSpainish & Portuguese History
ISBN13: 9781023492058
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Robert Southey's Roderick, the last of the Goths: A tragic poem recounts a pivotal moment in European history, exploring the fall of the Visigothic kingdom in Spain. This epic poem, steeped in historical drama, centers on Roderick, the last Visigothic king, and the tragic events surrounding the Moorish conquest in the early 8th century.
Southey masterfully weaves a tale of kings and kingdoms, fate and consequence, capturing the spirit of a nation facing immense adversity. The poem blends historical detail with dramatic flair, offering a glimpse into a world of shifting allegiances and profound loss. Roderick, the last of the Goths remains a compelling exploration of leadership, national identity, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. This carefully prepared print edition allows readers to experience Southey's powerful verse in its original form, preserving the timeless quality of this historical epic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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