Semiramis, An Historical Morality V1: And Other Poems (1847)

By Charles William Chalklen

Book Overview

Semiramis, An Historical Morality V1: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Charles William Chalklen and published in 1847. The main poem in the collection is Semiramis, which is a historical morality play set in ancient Assyria. The poem tells the story of Semiramis, a queen who rises to power through cunning and deception, but ultimately meets a tragic end. In addition to Semiramis, the collection includes several other poems on a variety of topics, including nature, love, and religion. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and odes. Chalklen was a British poet and playwright who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his historical dramas and his use of poetic language to explore complex moral themes. Semiramis, An Historical Morality V1: And Other Poems is an example of his work and provides insight into the literary culture of the Victorian era.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: 1437134483
• ISBN13: 9781437134483
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"