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Richard The First V1: A Poem, In Eighteen Books (1801)

Richard The First V1: A Poem, In Eighteen Books (1801)

Burges, James Bland

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1120693489
ISBN13: 9781120693488
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Richard The First V1: A Poem, In Eighteen Books is a literary work written by James Bland Burges in 1801. The book is a poetic retelling of the life and reign of King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart. The narrative is divided into eighteen books, each focusing on a particular aspect of Richard's life, including his crusades, battles, and relationships with his family and courtiers. The book is written in a grand and epic style, with vivid descriptions of battles and landscapes, and rich characterizations of historical figures such as Richard's mother, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his rival, King Philip II of France. Burges's work is a tribute to Richard's bravery and heroism, and a celebration of medieval chivalry and courtly romance. Overall, Richard The First V1: A Poem, In Eighteen Books is a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world of knights and kings, and a must-read for lovers of historical poetry and literature.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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