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 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 poem is written in a grand and elevated style, with vivid descriptions of battles, landscapes, and characters. It also contains passages of philosophical reflection and moral instruction, as well as references to classical literature and mythology. Through the character of Alfred, the poem celebrates the virtues of courage, wisdom, and compassion, and presents him as a model of ideal kingship.Overall, Alfred V2: An Epic Poem In Twenty-Four Books is a significant work of English literature that captures the spirit of the Romantic era and the ideals of the Enlightenment. It is a tribute to one of England's greatest historical figures, and a testament to the power of poetry to inspire and educate.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: 1164562673
• ISBN13: 9781164562672
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"