Ullsmere: A Poem (1835)

By Anonymous and John Charles Bristow

Book Overview

Ullsmere: A Poem is a literary work written by John Charles Bristow and published in 1835. It is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young man named Ullin who is the son of a Scottish chieftain. Ullin falls in love with a beautiful girl named Ethne who lives in a neighboring village, but their love is forbidden by their families. Ullin and Ethne decide to elope, but their plan is discovered and they are pursued by their families and friends. The poem follows their journey through the Scottish countryside as they try to evade their pursuers and start a new life together. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and hostile villagers. Ullsmere is a romantic and adventurous tale that captures the spirit of Scottish folklore and mythology. It is a classic example of 19th-century Romantic literature and is highly regarded for its lyrical language and vivid imagery.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: 1165154404
• ISBN13: 9781165154401
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"