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 Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex who lived in the 9th century. The poem is divided into 24 books, each of which depicts different events in Alfred's life, including his battles against the Vikings, his efforts to unite the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, and his role in promoting education and culture.The...