The Chace: A Poem

By William Somerville and William Somerville

Book Overview

The Chace: A Poem is a work of literature written by William Somerville. It is a narrative poem that describes a hunting expedition in medieval England. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which describes a different aspect of the hunt. The first part describes the preparation for the hunt, including the gathering of the hunters and the hounds. The second part describes the chase itself, with Somerville vividly portraying the excitement and danger of the hunt. The third part describes the killing of the prey, and the fourth part reflects on the ethical implications of hunting. The poem is notable for its use of vivid imagery and descriptive language, which brings the hunt to life for the reader. It also explores themes such as the relationship between humans and animals, the nature of power and control, and the morality of hunting. Overall, The Chace: A Poem is a classic work of English literature that has been praised for its beauty, its insight into human nature, and its ability to transport the reader to another time and place.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: 1163763780
• ISBN13: 9781163763780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"