Alfred V2: An Epic Poem In Twenty-Four Books (1804)

by Joseph Cottle

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436763797
• ISBN13: 9781436763790
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"