The Thane Of Fife: A Poem In Six Cantos (1822)

By William Tennant

Book Overview

The Thane of Fife: A Poem in Six Cantos is a work of poetry written by William Tennant and published in 1822. The poem tells the story of Macbeth, the Scottish king who ruled from 1040 to 1057, and his relationship with the Thane of Fife, Macduff. The narrative is divided into six cantos, each of which explores a different aspect of the story. The poem begins with Macbeth's rise to power and his subsequent descent into madness, as he becomes consumed by his own ambition and the prophecies of the three witches. The Thane of Fife, Macduff, emerges as a key figure in the story, as he becomes the only man capable of defeating Macbeth and restoring order to Scotland. Throughout the poem, Tennant explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. He also incorporates elements of Scottish history and folklore, including references to the Loch Ness Monster and the Stone of Destiny. Overall, The Thane of Fife is a complex and engaging work of poetry that offers a unique perspective on one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, or culture.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: 1164024086
• ISBN13: 9781164024088
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"