The Bardiad, A Poem: In Two Cantos (1823)

By Charles Burton Jr.

Book Overview

The Bardiad is a poem written by Charles Burton and published in 1823. It is divided into two cantos and tells the story of the legendary bard, Homer, and his travels through ancient Greece. The poem is written in a romantic style and features vivid descriptions of landscapes, battles, and characters. The first canto follows Homer as he travels through Greece, encountering various heroes and gods along the way. The second canto focuses on the Trojan War and the events leading up to it. Throughout the poem, Burton explores themes of heroism, love, and the power of storytelling. The Bardiad is a unique and engaging work of poetry that offers a fresh perspective on the classical legends of ancient Greece.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: 1165780437
• ISBN13: 9781165780433
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"