The Exile: A Poem, In Seven Books (1836)

By Thomas Macqueen

Book Overview

The Exile: A Poem, In Seven Books is a literary work by Thomas Macqueen, published in 1836. It is a narrative poem that tells the story of an exile who is forced to leave his homeland and wander through foreign lands. The poem is divided into seven books, each of which represents a different stage of the exile's journey.The first book sets the scene and introduces the protagonist, who is a nobleman forced into exile due to political reasons. The second book describes the exile's departure from his homeland and his journey through the wilderness. The third book focuses on the exile's encounter with a group of outcasts and his reflections on his own situation.The fourth book describes the exile's arrival in a foreign land and his attempts to adapt to a new culture. The fifth book explores the exile's relationships with the people he meets in his new home, including a woman he falls in love with. The sixth book delves into the exile's spiritual journey, as he grapples with questions of faith and meaning.The final book brings the story to a close, as the exile reflects on his journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. The Exile: A Poem, In Seven Books is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores themes of displacement, identity, and the search for meaning in a changing world.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: 116719635X
• ISBN13: 9781167196355
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"