The Coronation: A Poem, In Six Cantos (1838)

By Charles Gregory Sharpley

Book Overview

The Coronation: A Poem, In Six Cantos is a literary work written by Charles Gregory Sharpley in 1838. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the coronation of a monarch. It is divided into six cantos, each of which describes a different aspect of the coronation ceremony.The first canto sets the scene and describes the preparations leading up to the coronation. The second canto focuses on the arrival of the monarch and the grand procession to the coronation venue. The third canto describes the coronation ceremony itself, including the anointing of the monarch and the placing of the crown on their head.The fourth canto shifts focus to the celebrations that follow the coronation, including feasting and entertainment. The fifth canto explores the monarch's duties and responsibilities, as well as the loyalty and devotion of their subjects. The final canto concludes the poem with a reflection on the significance of the coronation and the enduring power of the monarchy.Overall, The Coronation: A Poem, In Six Cantos is a vivid and detailed portrayal of a grand and important event in the life of a monarch. It is a celebration of tradition, power, and the enduring nature of monarchy.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: 1166988244
• ISBN13: 9781166988241
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"