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Richard The First, A Poem - Softcover

Sir James Bland Lamb

 
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Synopsis

"Richard The First, A Poem by Sir James Bland Lamb is a sweeping historical epic that recounts the life of Richard the Lionheart through grand verse. The poem dramatizes his crusading campaigns in the Holy Land and his campaigns on the French frontier, portraying the knightly ordeals of Mortimer, Blondel, Berengaria, Chariclea, and a host of companions. Interlacing martial exploits with romantic interludes, it blends history and legend, weaving in Arthurian relics and allegorical figures—such as Demons and Fate—to explore themes of loyalty, mercy, and the burdens of kingship. Across Books X through XVIII, the narrative oscillates between victories and trials, celebrating courage and fidelity while examining the political intrigues that threaten a realm. This work reflects Romantic-era interest in medieval memory and heroic biography, translating a turbulent era into a panoramic, action-filled epic of war, love, and faith, while highlighting the interplay of faith, chivalry, and the costs of leadership in a medieval world dominated by conflict and alliance."

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