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

by Burges

Book Overview

""Richard The First V1: A Poem, In Eighteen Books"" is a literary work written by James Bland Burges in 1801. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of Richard the First, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England from 1189 to 1199. The poem is divided into eighteen books, each of which narrates a particular event or aspect of Richard's life, from his childhood to his death. The author portrays Richard as a heroic figure who is brave, just, and chivalrous, and who fights for the honor and glory of his kingdom. The book is written in a poetic style that is rich in imagery, metaphors, and allusions to classical literature. It also includes footnotes that provide historical context and explanations of certain terms and references. Overall, ""Richard The First V1: A Poem, In Eighteen Books"" is a literary masterpiece that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of England's most famous monarchs.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167006194
• ISBN13: 9781167006197
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"