Poland, Homer, And Other Poems (1832)

By William Edmondstoune Aytoun

Book Overview

Poland, Homer, And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Scottish poet William Edmondstoune Aytoun and published in 1832. The collection includes poems on a variety of subjects, including the history of Poland, the works of Homer, and other topics.The poems on Poland are particularly notable, as they express Aytoun's sympathy for the Polish people and their struggle for independence from Russia. The collection includes several long narrative poems on Polish history, including ""The Execution of Stephen Batory"" and ""The Battle of Lepanto.""The poems on Homer are also significant, as they demonstrate Aytoun's deep knowledge and appreciation of classical literature. The collection includes several translations and adaptations of Homer's works, including ""The Judgment of Paris"" and ""The Battle of the Gods and Giants.""Overall, Poland, Homer, And Other Poems is a rich and varied collection of poetry that showcases Aytoun's talents as a writer and his interests in history, literature, and politics.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: 1165659549
• ISBN13: 9781165659548
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"