The Anti-Corsican: A Poem, In Three Cantos (1805)

By Matthew Rolleston and Anonymous

Book Overview

The Anti-Corsican: A Poem, In Three Cantos is a satirical poem written by Matthew Rolleston in 1805. The poem is a political commentary on the ongoing conflict between Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically focusing on the French island of Corsica. The poem is divided into three cantos, each exploring different aspects of the conflict. The first canto introduces the main character, a British sailor who is tasked with fighting against the Corsican rebels. The second canto delves into the history of Corsica and its relationship with France and Britain. The third canto is a critique of the British government and its handling of the war.Throughout the poem, Rolleston uses humor and irony to criticize the British government's policies and actions during the war. He also highlights the hypocrisy of the British in their treatment of the Corsican rebels, who are fighting for independence, while simultaneously celebrating their own fight for independence from the British Empire.Overall, The Anti-Corsican: A Poem, In Three Cantos is a witty and insightful commentary on the politics of the Napoleonic Wars, and a reflection on the complexities of colonialism and independence movements.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: 1104382032
• ISBN13: 9781104382032
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"