Chevy Chase, A Poem: Founded On The Ancient Ballad (1813)

By Robert Roscoe

Book Overview

Chevy Chase, A Poem: Founded On The Ancient Ballad (1813) is a work of poetry by Robert Roscoe. The poem is based on the ancient ballad of Chevy Chase, which tells the story of a battle between the English and Scottish armies in the 14th century. Roscoe's version of the story is written in a narrative style, and follows the events of the battle in great detail. The poem is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the battle. Roscoe's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and use of language, which brings the story to life for the reader. Overall, Chevy Chase, A Poem: Founded On The Ancient Ballad (1813) is an engaging and well-crafted work of poetry that offers a unique perspective on a classic tale of war and conflict.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: 1104081121
• ISBN13: 9781104081126
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"