The Poet's Pilgrimage To Waterloo

By Robert Southey

Book Overview

The Poet's Pilgrimage To Waterloo is a book written by Robert Southey. The book is a poetic journey through the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, near the town of Waterloo in present-day Belgium. The book is divided into several sections, each of which describes a different aspect of the battle and its aftermath.In the first section, Southey describes his journey to the battlefield and his impressions upon arriving there. He notes the destruction and devastation caused by the battle, and reflects on the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought and died there.The second section of the book focuses on the history of the battle, including the events leading up to it and the strategies employed by the opposing armies. Southey also reflects on the political and social context of the battle, including the role of Napoleon Bonaparte and the impact of the war on Europe and the world.The third section of the book is a series of poems inspired by the battle and its aftermath. These poems explore themes of loss, grief, and heroism, and reflect on the human cost of war.Overall, The Poet's Pilgrimage To Waterloo is a powerful and moving reflection on one of the most significant battles in European history, and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the human experience.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poetical Works Of Robert Southey, by Robert Southey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953357.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: 1425467814
• ISBN13: 9781425467814
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"