The Siege Of Acre, A Poem: In Four Books (1810)

By Hannah Cowley

Book Overview

The Siege of Acre is a lengthy poem written in four books by Hannah Cowley and published in 1810. The poem is set during the Crusades and tells the story of the siege of Acre, a coastal city in modern-day Israel, by the Christian armies. The poem follows the various characters involved in the siege, including the leaders of the Christian and Muslim armies, as well as ordinary soldiers and civilians caught in the crossfire. The first book of the poem sets the scene and introduces the main characters, including Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, the Muslim leader. The second book focuses on the build-up to the siege and the preparations made by both sides. The third book describes the actual siege, including the battles and the suffering of the people trapped within the city walls. The final book concludes the story, describing the aftermath of the siege and the eventual triumph of the Christian armies.Throughout the poem, Cowley explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. She also includes romantic subplots, with several characters falling in love amidst the chaos of the siege. The Siege of Acre was well-received upon its publication and is considered one of Cowley's most significant works.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: 1120927633
• ISBN13: 9781120927637
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"